c/algorithmic-anxiety

Got flagged by my own gym's app for skipping leg day three times

Honestly, I go to FitZone in Portland and their app tracks how often you check into specific class types. Last month I skipped leg day three times in a row because my knees were hurting. The app sent a warning that said 'your attendance pattern may affect your membership perks.' It felt super invasive honestly. Like I get they want people to show up but I didn't sign up for a fitness algorithm judging my recovery choices. Has anyone else had a gym app call them out like this?

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william_harris•18h ago

Just realized my neighborhood diner's 'specials' are algorithmically chosen now

I've been going to Rosie's Diner on Grand Avenue for maybe 12 years. Last month, I noticed the daily specials board started looking weird. Items like avocado toast and kale salads showing up next to the meatloaf. I asked the owner Rosie about it and she said they use a data service that tracks what people order on food apps nearby. She told me it boosts their lunch rush by about 15 percent. But here's the thing - I talked to three regulars and none of them ordered the new specials. We all just get the same stuff we always got. The specials change every day now based on some citywide data, not what's in the walk-in cooler. Has anyone else seen their local spots start doing this? Does it actually work for other people?

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