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The Miseducation of Google’s A.I.
Mar 7, 2024
Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and co-host of "Hard Fork," delves into the controversy surrounding Google's new AI, Gemini. He discusses the fears around AI's alignment with social values and the backlash from its launch. Roose sheds light on the complexities of bias in AI systems and the challenges tech companies face in ensuring fairness. He also critiques the influence of tech elites on content moderation and the potential impacts on user experience in an increasingly personalized digital landscape.
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- Debate on guiding AI with social values intensifies after Google's Gemini faces backlash for biases in image generation.
- Google's AI bias mitigation efforts unintentionally led to overcorrection in Gemini, highlighting challenges in balancing values for ethical AI development.
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