Google Health's AI-Powered Summaries Are a Game Changer, but It Still Has Major Flaws

Google Health has been live for two months now, and it's undergone several updates to address initial criticism. Android Authority contributor Sanuj Bhatia has been using Google Health since its rebranding and shares his experience with the app.

The biggest change from traditional health apps is that Google Health doesn't bombard users with numbers right away. Instead, it provides AI-generated summaries explaining what happened and whether it's worth paying attention to. This approach resonates with Bhatia, who prefers not to dig through graphs and data every day.

Google Health has also improved in terms of customization, allowing users to change the order of pinned tiles on their home screen. The AI summaries and notifications throughout the day have been a pleasant surprise for Bhatia, providing quick insights without forcing him to actively track his health metrics.

However, there are still some drawbacks to Google Health. One major issue is that it remembers almost everything users tell it, including one-off questions, and assumes they're part of their routine. This can lead to AI hallucinations and incorrect information being presented to the user.

Bhatia notes that there's no way to audit what Google Health actually knows about you or manage this information. He believes health data is personal, and Google should give users more control over it. The app also has some reliability issues, with incorrect notifications popping up from time to time.