Google recently faced backlash over its AI platform Gemini in India, leading to an apology to Prime Minister Modi amid concerns about its reliability. The controversy escalated as the platform returned unsubstantiated results when queried about the Prime Minister, prompting the Indian government to seek clarification from Google. In response, Google acknowledged Gemini’s unreliability and issued an apology to both Prime Minister Modi and the Indian government.
This incident unfolded amidst growing scrutiny over AI platforms operating in India, with the government announcing plans to mandate permits for their operation. Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the importance of AI platforms respecting Indian consumers and highlighted potential legal ramifications under Indian IT and criminal laws for spreading false information.
Furthermore, the controversy surrounding Google’s AI chatbot Gemini intensified with allegations of racial bias and historical inaccuracies. Criticism arose when Gemini reportedly displayed bias by refusing to generate images of white individuals and inaccurately depicting historically white figures as people of color. Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, faced calls for resignation amid the uproar.
In response to the outcry, Google took measures to address concerns by temporarily halting Gemini’s human image generation capabilities. Pichai condemned the error as “completely unacceptable” and pledged to rectify the situation. However, demands for Pichai’s resignation surged, with industry analysts suggesting that leadership changes within Google were necessary for addressing past missteps and navigating future challenges.
Google’s response to the criticism included pausing image generation capabilities and committing to releasing an improved version in the future. Pichai reaffirmed the company’s dedication to rectifying the situation and acknowledged the need for corrective measures.
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