‘Nonstop lies from the AI’: As Google launches the Pixel Watch 5, its redesigned Google Health app is leaving Fitbit users incensed at its crazy hallucinations
All of these stats are made up.” .They’re far from the only person to complain about the app. The problem seems to lie with Google Health’s AI assistant. I made those up.’” You may like Google Health has taken over from Fitbit but I still don't trust AI Fitbit users are furious about being forced to switch to Google Health Fitbit users are getting ‘unhinged’ workout advice from Gemini’s AI coach And it’s not just limited to physical activity.
- ▪All of these stats are made up.” .They’re far from the only person to complain about the app.
- ▪The problem seems to lie with Google Health’s AI assistant.
- ▪I made those up.’” You may like Google Health has taken over from Fitbit but I still don't trust AI Fitbit users are furious about being forced to switch to Google Health Fitbit users are getting ‘unhinged’ workout advice from Gemini’s AI c
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AI Platforms & Assistants ‘Nonstop lies from the AI’: As Google launches the Pixel Watch 5, its redesigned Google Health app is leaving Fitbit users incensed at its crazy hallucinations News By Alex Blake Published 12 August 2026 Not exactly a reliable personal trainer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google Health’s AI chatbot is leaving users frustratedReports say it regularly hallucinates workouts that never happenedSocial media has been flooded with complaints in recent daysThe timing…
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