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Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES

Health and tech experts warn about gadgets' effectiveness and urge consumers to know where their data is going.

Associated Press

Jan 9, 2026 — 3 min read

Photo of an Ovul device on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, by Abbie Parr/AP

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2026 (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive.

Tech and health experts, however, question the accuracy of products like these and warn of data privacy issues — especially as the federal government eases up on regulation.

The Food and Drug Administration announced during the show in Las Vegas that it will relax regulations on “low-risk” general wellness products such as heart monitors and wheelchairs. It's the latest step President Donald Trump's administration has taken to remove barriers for AI innovation and use. The White House repealed former President Joe Biden's executive order establishing guardrails around AI, and last month, the Department of Health and Human Services outlined its strategy to expand its use of AI.

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