Revolutionary Fitness Tracker: Whoop Steps Up With AI-Powered Step Counter Amid Google Image Flood

Sunday Roundup: Winner and Loser of the Week

It’s Sunday, and that means it’s time to recap our winner and loser from the last week. This week was filled with exciting developments in the tech world, from Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days to new innovations from Ring and Nintendo.

Winner: Whoop

Our winner this week is Whoop, the fitness tracking company that has made a commitment to adding a long-overdue feature to its wearables. After years of deliberation, Whoop has finally decided to include a step counter on its Whoop Strap. This decision follows mounting requests from users who wanted a more comprehensive view of their physical activity. The move is seen as a significant win for users who were previously forced to double down on other devices to get the insights they need.

The CEO of Whoop, Will Ahmed, took to X to explain the reasoning behind the decision, citing research showing that a step count of over 8,200 per day can lower the risk of developing certain chronic diseases and obesity. It’s clear that Whoop has listened to its users and is committed to providing a more comprehensive fitness tracking experience.

Loser: Google

Our loser of the week is Google, which has faced backlash for its failure to take steps to remove AI-generated images from its image search results. The issue surfaced when a user posted a screenshot of a Google Images search for a baby peacock, revealing a large number of AI-generated images in the results. The post sparked a wave of criticism, with users expressing frustration at the proliferation of AI-generated content in search results.

The problem is particularly concerning for creatives, who rely on Google Images for inspiration and reference. One user shared a tip for getting around the issue, suggesting entering "before:2022" into the search bar to ensure only results posted before AI art became popular are returned. However, it’s clear that Google needs to do better to filter out AI-generated content and provide a more accurate search experience for users.

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