Microsoft is broadening its range of artificial intelligence-powered consumer health products with the introduction of Copilot Health. This service aggregates data from various sources, including wearable devices, health records, and laboratory test results, to deliver what it describes as "medical intelligence." The company believes this new capability will help pave the way toward "medical superintelligence," which it defines as a health AI that ultimately combines the broad knowledge of a general practitioner with the deep expertise of a specialist. Copilot Health will be rolled out in phases. Initially, it will be available in the United States for users aged 18 and above, with support provided in English. The service can collect data from over 50 types of wearable devices, such as Fitbit, Oura, and Apple Health, tracking metrics like activity levels, sleep patterns, and vital signs. It also integrates health records—such as visit summaries, medication lists, and test results—from more than 50,000 U.S. hospitals and medical facilities via HealthEx. Additionally, Copilot Health can import laboratory test results from Function. Microsoft has stated that conversations and data within Copilot Health are isolated from the regular functions of Copilot and will not be used to train AI models. The service incorporates stricter access, privacy, and security controls, including encryption, and allows users to manage and delete their data. While Apple has been at the forefront of collecting health data and providing insights to consumers, many other companies have also entered this space. Earlier this year, OpenAI released ChatGPT Health, designed to help users feel more informed, prepared, and confident. At the beginning of this month, Amazon launched a health AI agent on its website and application. This AI solution aims to offer patients personalized health information and guidance based on lab results and other medical records accessed through health information exchange platforms with patient consent.
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