AI health
3 published articles
Health Tech
Samsung's 'firsts' are self-declared. Its FDA-cleared Buds feature is not
The FDA cleared the Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature in a press batch where Samsung also touted a 'world's first' HDR10+ launch and a 'first fully integrated' AI health assistant. The clearance is the one item verified outside the company; which Buds it covers, and when, is still unsaid.
2026-08-16
Galaxy Unpacked July 2026
Samsung's health ai assistant launches in beta with big promises and few specifics
Samsung's Health Assistant Beta is part of a broader connected care strategy, but with scant feature information and no privacy specifics, the gamble is on ecosystem lock-in rather than immediate capability.
2026-08-06
AI IN HEALTH
Google's health AI bet is about reach, not just accuracy
Google Research details healthcare AI progress: Med-Gemini, AMIE diagnostic conversations, and global screening partnerships. The emphasis shifts from model performance to real-world access, with plans for millions of free screenings in India, Thailand, and Africa. But the direction is unmistakable: reach first, benchmarks second.
2026-07-21