The 404 Media Podcast
Google Somehow Got Even More Shit
May 29, 2024
The podcast discusses Google's AI-powered answers debacle and how data is sourced from Reddit. They dive into AI as a leading disinformation vector, AI-generated CSAM, and Google's shady $60 million deal with Reddit. Subscribers get exclusive content on the ethical implications of AI technology.
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- Google's AI-powered responses from Reddit data can lead to viral misinformation, prompting $60 million payment.
- AI-generated content, particularly images, is now a major source of online disinformation, surpassing manual methods.
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Google's AI-Generated Answers Cause Disinformation
The introduction of AI-powered features by Google has led to problematic auto-generated responses replacing traditional search results, resulting in viral misinformation. Users reported cases like Google suggesting adding non-toxic glue to pizza sauce to prevent cheese from falling off, leading to a $60 million payment to Reddit for AI training, impacting search results.
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