Google's AI Search Blunders: Inaccurate Claims Force Manual Shutdown of "AI Overviews" Feature
May 29, 2024Google's AI search feature, 'AI Overviews,' powered by the Gemini AI, is criticized for producing inaccurate and misleading content.
Examples of misinformation include claims that Barack Obama is Muslim and advocating for the daily consumption of rocks for health benefits.
Due to these issues, Google manually disabled the feature after its beta launch in May.
Users can avoid AI-generated summaries by using the 'Web' filter on Google Search or creating a custom search engine shortcut.
The integration of generative AI in Google Search has raised concerns about the reliability and trustworthiness of search results.
Critics have pointed out multiple instances of misleading suggestions generated by the AI.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the problem and promised to improve specific searches and enhance the overall system.
Despite these promises, skepticism remains regarding the platform's ability to filter trustworthy information.
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Sources
CNET • May 27, 2024
Google's AI Overviews: What It Is and Why It's Getting Things WrongYahoo News • May 27, 2024
Google's new AI summaries tool causes concern after producing misleading responsesThe Indian Express • May 27, 2024
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