Fitbit is getting an AI chatbot that can tell you why your run sucked<p>At the ‘<a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="
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<p>The app will feature a chatbot that can carry a conversation to help you understand how you did during a tracked run, for example, while providing debriefed stats on the activity, like overall pace and elevation gain. The AI tool will take it a step further and be able to explain why you performed the way you did by drawing on affiliated health data, like sleep hygiene, recovery history and other workouts. If you felt that a workout was extra difficult, the app will be able to look for related info to explain why you might be struggling.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>However, the insights are not limited to chatting with the AI. Google showed off its ability to provide visual feedback, like charts illustrating how performance changed over time.</p>
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<p>Google's James Park, the former head of Fitbit, said the new generative AI feature will be trialed by "trusted testers" before it officially launches.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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Fitbit is getting an AI chatbot that can tell you why your run sucked
