Better Offline Monologue: The Super Bowl Showed That Generative AI Is Washed
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Feb 14, 2025 The Super Bowl highlighted the shortcomings of generative AI through lackluster commercials that struggled to resonate with viewers. Critics dive into the confusing messages and exaggerated claims made by AI companies, revealing a growing consumer skepticism. Discussions reveal a stark contrast between authenticity and automation, questioning whether marketing gimmicks can truly deliver value. Overall, there's a poignant critique of the generative AI industry’s credibility and its real impact on consumers.
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Meaningless Ads
- Anthropic's five-second Super Bowl ad touted "Claude is a next-generation AI assistant", a meaningless statement.
- Microsoft's ad for Copilot AI showed prompts that didn't work as advertised, like generating a game-building guide instead of code.
Confusing Google Ad
- Google's Pixel 9 ad featured Gemini Live AI answering job interview questions about fatherhood.
- The ad also showed a standard Google search, unclearly linked to Gemini, creating confusion about the product.
OpenAI's Disjointed Ad
- OpenAI's ad, "The Intelligence Age," showed a disjointed history montage before presenting unclear prompts.
- Two prompts were in different languages, highlighting a lack of focus and raising questions about OpenAI's target audience.