Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Experts Warn of AI Health Gadgets at CES
At the big tech show in Las Vegas, there were lots of new health gadgets using AI.
Some of these gadgets promise to help people track their health, like a smart scale that checks your heart health by scanning your feet, and an egg-shaped device that helps women figure out the best time to have a baby.
But experts are worried about these gadgets.
They say the gadgets might not be accurate and could have problems with keeping your personal information private.
The government is making it easier for these gadgets to be sold, but experts warn that they should not replace doctors.
The creators of these gadgets say they are filling important gaps in healthcare, especially for women's health, which has not been studied enough in the past.
Some gadgets are also meant to help people in areas where there are not enough doctors.
While these gadgets can be helpful, experts say they should not be used instead of seeing a doctor.
Health tech gadgets at CES promise to track heart health and hormonal data using AI.
Experts question the accuracy of these gadgets and warn of data privacy issues.
The FDA announced relaxed regulations on 'low-risk' general wellness products.
AI technologies have benefits in healthcare but can also promote biases and provide incorrect information.
Privacy protections like HIPAA do not cover information collected by consumer devices.
- Who
- Health tech experts and gadget creators at CES
- What
- Concerns over the accuracy and privacy of AI health gadgets
- When
- During the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas
- Where
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Why
- To address the potential benefits and risks of AI in healthcare
- Event
- CES trade show in Las Vegas
- FDA Announcement
- Relaxing regulations on 'low-risk' general wellness products
- AI Benefits
- Analyzing medical imaging, streamlining doctors' schedules
- AI Risks
- Promoting biases, providing incorrect information
- Privacy Concerns
- Data collected by consumer devices not covered by HIPAA
- Mira Hormone Tracker
- $250 egg-shaped device for tracking hormonal health
- Oova
- Company focusing on women's health, particularly menopause
- 0xmd
- Free AI chatbot for medical information and translation