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Why the AI wearable market is set to grow by 10x - and it's not just new gadgets

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Spending on AI-powered wearables is expected to exceed $300 billion in 2033.

Healthcare use cases are leading adoption.

Wearables transform the way people approach health and wellness.

The market for health wearables might already seem significant, but it's only heating up. Recent research from ElectroIQ suggests the AI wearable market will experience "phenomenal growth" by 2033, with the healthcare sector leading the adoption push.

Powered by advancements in wearable adoption, healthcare, and prediction accuracy, the market for AI-enabled wearables will grow from $31.2 billion in 2023 to $304.8 billion by 2033, according to ElectroIQ.

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AI powers the functions behind several smart trackers and health wearables. That capability could come in the form of Google's redesigned Fitbit creating a workout routine tailored to a user's specific needs, or Oura providing in-depth analysis of sleep patterns and delivering that information through a digestible sleep score.

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