According to sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is developing new digital health coaching features based on large language models (LLMs) as part of its ongoing efforts to integrate AI into its core products (Bloomberg).
This move is seen as a strategic response to competitors like Google and Apple, who are also advancing their health trackers and digital assistants. Samsung’s project aims to leverage LLMs to interpret and provide insights from users’ health data, potentially offering personalized guidance and recommendations.
While a Samsung executive previously expressed general interest in digital wellness coaches and utilizing LLMs for health data analysis, the company has not yet revealed specific details about new products or features. Samsung declined to comment on the status of the initiative and its potential integration into future products (Bloomberg).
This development aligns with Samsung’s broader push into AI, with new features being added to its Galaxy smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches. It also reflects the industry’s growing focus on utilizing AI to enhance health tracking capabilities. Earlier this year, Samsung ventured into the consumer health space with the Galaxy Ring, a health tracker designed to passively measure health metrics from the finger.
During a CNET interview in January, Hon Pak, vice president and head of the digital health team at Samsung, acknowledged the potential necessity of a digital assistant for navigating and understanding health data, but he did not elaborate on specific plans. However, in February, Pak hinted at the development of a “digital assistant coach” in Samsung’s future (CNBC).
Samsung is expected to unveil more details about its health and wearables strategy at its next Unpacked event, reportedly scheduled for July 10th (Sam Mobile, The Chosun Daily). This event is traditionally where Samsung launches new smartwatches and foldable phones, so consumers can anticipate the official debut of the Galaxy Ring alongside new Galaxy Watch models.
