Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and xAI founder, recently shed light on Alphabet Inc.’s Google endeavoring to address concerns around racial and gender bias within the Gemini AI chatbot.
What Happened: Musk shared his recent interaction with a senior Google executive on X (formerly known as Twitter) where he disclosed the positive moves Google is making regarding the bias issues in Gemini AI.
“A senior Google executive contacted me, engaging in a constructive conversation for an hour last night. They have reassured me about their immediate steps to rectify the racial and gender bias in Gemini AI. Only time will unveil the efficacy of these efforts,” Musk articulated.
Following the image-generation mishap, Elon Musk expressed his criticism of Google Gemini while seizing the opportunity to announce that his AI chatbot, Grok, will receive an upcoming update within the following fortnight.
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Musk emphasized the paramount importance of relentlessly pursuing truth, regardless of any backlash – underscoring its heightened significance amidst the current circumstances.
Why It Matters: Google’s Gemini AI has faced severe criticism from users due to its inconsistency in generating relevant images or outright refusal to do so. An instance highlighted Gemini’s failure to produce accurate images of Google co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Paul Graham, the founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator, vehemently criticized Gemini, labeling it as a “joke.” In contrast, Musk dubbed it as a “Woke mind virus next-level.”
As a result of the backlash, Google temporarily suspended Gemini’s image-generation feature involving individuals.
The Gemini fiasco has ignited broader discussions about the societal implications of artificial intelligence.
Former Reddit CEO, Yishan Wong, highlighted the dangers associated with the irresponsible use of AI – a concern he considers far weightier than trivial disagreements over being “woke.”
The effectiveness of Google’s strategies to address these challenges, as assured by Musk, remains a point of anticipation.
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