Early user test finds Google's Astra struggles badly at checkers
imjustnewatai · x · 2026-09-05
A user shared a quick hands-on test of Astra playing checkers, bluntly calling the experience "pure ass". No detailed breakdown was given, but it's a negative early signal on the assistant's practical usability in even simple game scenarios.
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