Google rushes to edit an advertisement for the Gemini AI tool before its Super Bowl broadcast after it was found to contain false information about cheese consumption. The error was attributed to false information present on websites Gemini scrapes for data.
Key Points
The ad claimed gouda accounts for 50%-60% of global cheese consumption, which was found to be false
Google executive explained the error as a reflection of false information present on websites Gemini scrapes for data
Gemini AI tool had faced criticism in the past for errors and unhelpful advice
Pros
Google responded quickly to correct the error in the advertisement
The issue brought attention to the importance of fact-checking AI-generated content
Cons
The error in the advertisement may have caused confusion or misinformation among viewers