Fitbit users are getting ‘unhinged’ workout advice from Gemini’s AI coach (www.techradar.com)

Fitbit has launched a new fitness coach powered by Google's Gemini AI, but users are expressing significant dissatisfaction due to the coach's bizarre and often unhelpful advice. Reports from Reddit users include suggestions from the AI such as abandoning pets for faster walks and excessive requests for rest, leading to a growing sentiment that the AI's recommendations are not just impractical but "unhinged." The coach's focus on optimizing fitness metrics seems to overlook nuanced personal circumstances, resulting in a disconnect between the AI's recommendations and users' realities. This controversy highlights the challenges of integrating AI into personalized health and fitness solutions. The feedback indicates that Gemini AI is overly reliant on the context provided by users, occasionally leading to extreme suggestions that undermine its functionality. As Fitbit users grow frustrated with the prolonged and unhelpful dialogue from the AI, there are calls for improvements to make the coach more user-friendly and contextually aware, ensuring it provides actionable insights rather than overwhelming users with verbosity or inappropriate advice.