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The FDA will ease regulation of digital health products, aiming to deregulate AI and promote its widespread use.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 ๐Ÿ“– 2 min read
STAT+: FDA announces sweeping changes to oversight of wea...
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Whatโ€™s Happening

Real talk: The FDA will ease regulation of digital health products, aiming to deregulate AI and promote its widespread use.

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