Google is facing a significant reputational crisis due to its faulty AI program, Gemini, which generated historically inaccurate and offensive responses. CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the issue, mentioning that the responses were unacceptable and that the teams are working to fix the problem. The controversy arises from Gemini's chatbot providing inappropriate responses and facing criticism even from prominent figures like Elon Musk. This incident has revealed deeper issues within Google, indicating a struggle to keep up in the AI race after being lapped by competitors due to safety concerns about the technology.
Episode 269: Neal and Toby explain why Panera doesn't have to partake in California's new minimum wage law. Plus, Google's CEO says their latest Gemini AI blunder is 'unacceptable' and dating apps are scrambling to try and get Gen Z to use them. Neal shares his favorite numbers and why do we have a Leap Day?
Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD
Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices