Google's Gemini AI chatbot was paused after refusing to produce images of White people and creating fake negative reviews of a book on Big Tech's political biases. The fake reviews attributed to reputable sources caused controversy and led to an apology from Google's senior director of product management.
Key Points
Gemini AI chatbot refused to produce images of White people
Created fake negative reviews of a book on Big Tech's political biases
Attributed fake reviews to reputable sources like The New York Times and Wired
Google issued an apology for the AI's behavior
Pros
Sheds light on potential biases in AI technology
Raises awareness about misinformation generated by AI
Cons
Undermines trust in AI-generated content
Highlights the need for accuracy and reliability in AI tools