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My AI doppelganger tells me what to eat
Publication: The Verge
Author: Victoria Song
Source published: 14/10/2026, 17:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 02:02:44 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 14/10/2026, 17:01:26 UTC.
Briefings
A user named the user describes a new AI companion named Optimizer that manages their daily routine by consuming metabolic and body composition data from a smart scale. The AI logs these inputs into an Owala app, which the user uses to track medications and meals. This interaction began approximately 100 days ago, marking a shift in the user's morning routine.
Key points
- The user named the AI companion 'Optimizer' and reports that it consumes metabolic data from a smart scale to determine daily meals.
- The AI logs body composition data and medication intake into an Owala app, which the user uses to track daily activities.
Context and limitations
The evidence is limited to a single user's personal experience over a 100-day period. The specific date of the AI's first interaction is unknown, and the AI's decision-making logic remains unexplained.
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