FDA OKs AI Blood Pressure Alerts

Apple’s AI analyzes Apple Watch heart‑sensor signals to flag possible hypertension without directly measuring blood pressure. The feature, validated in a dedicated study and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will roll out to recent watch models in 150+ countries and prompts users to confirm with a cuff and see a doctor. — Regulators endorsing indirect, AI‑driven health alerts on mass‑market devices marks a new phase in digital health, with consequences for screening policy, liability, and data privacy.