Twin Troubles | Google, Gemini, and Extremism (H&H 2-26-2024)

Hang-outs and Headlines

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into Google's Generative AI, Gemini, discussing its background, the need for transparency in its programming, and its limitations. He also addresses the role of media in shaping narratives, the potential harm of corporate shortcuts, and maintains family-friendly content throughout.

DISCUSSED IBN THIS EPISODE

HEADLINES https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ai-and-you-google-s-gemini-embarrassing-images-vcs-and-ai-s-magical-abundance/ar-BB1iUiEI https://twitter.com/RobertMSterling/status/1760779809209065601 https://nypost.com/2024/02/22/business/google-pauses-absurdly-woke-gemini-ai-chatbots-image-tool-after-backlash-over-historically-inaccurate-pictures/ https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-explains-what-went-wrong-with-geminis-image-generation https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/googles-gemini-the-suffocating-future-of-woke-a-i/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=woke&utm_campaign=q1test&utm_id=paid&utm_term=google&utm_content=blehar&twclid=2-31290meyb3xcxjb34652ooc2m

GOOGLE RESPONSE https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-image-generation-issue/

NOAH SMITH https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/this-is-not-a-good-way-to-fight-racism

CRITICISM https://therabbithole84.substack.com/p/woke-turing-test-investigating-ideological

(0:00) Introduction: Discussion on Generative AI and Google's Gemini (6:10) Maintaining family-friendly content on the channel (7:57) Acknowledgement of Patreon sponsors and their contributions (15:16) Deep-dive into Gemini and its background (28:14) The role of media in shaping narratives and headlines (32:11) Google's creation of AI and bias mitigation efforts (39:05) Need for transparency in AI programming (45:34) Understanding the limitations of AI (1:03:17) The potential harm of corporate shortcuts (1:14:02) Closing remarks and call for audience comments