TechCrunch Daily Crunch Google still limits how Gemini answers political questions
Mar 5, 2025
Explore the intriguing limitations of Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, as it navigates political discussions with a cautious approach. Unlike others, it skips addressing political questions entirely, making it stand out in the AI realm. Additionally, there's buzz about Amazon developing its own AI reasoning model and OpenAI's commitment to innovation with a $50M grant program to support academic research.
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Google's Conservative Approach to Political Questions
- Google's Gemini chatbot still limits answers to political questions, unlike competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.
- This conservative approach continues despite the passing of major elections.
Amazon Enters AI Reasoning Model Arena
- Amazon is reportedly developing an AI reasoning model similar to OpenAI's and DeepSeq's.
- It aims for a hybrid architecture like Anthropic's Claude and cost-efficiency.
OpenAI Funds University AI Research
- OpenAI launched a $50 million grant program, NextGen AI, for AI research in universities.
- This follows the launch of ChatGPT Edu and amidst concerns about US AI research funding.