In a recent ad for its AI model, Gemini, Google boldly said that Gouda cheese makes up “50 to 60% of the world’s cheese eating.” This number was not just a bit off; it was laughably wrong, making cheese fans and experts go wild.
After the fuss, Google rushed to fix the ad, now saying that Gouda is “one of the most liked cheeses in the world.” Wow, what a shocker! But how did such a big mistake get past everyone in the first place?
The original ad had a small-business owner from Wisconsin who used Gemini to help write product details. You’d think a big name like Google would check their facts, especially when they’re trying to show off their AI skills during a big event like the Super Bowl.
Google Cloud apps boss Jerry Dischler stood by Gemini’s first claim, saying it wasn’t just an AI “oops” but based on info from many web sources. Really?
Experts quickly shot that down, saying Gouda is nowhere near the top of cheese eating—cheddar and mozzarella take those spots. Shocking, right?
This whole mess raises big questions about how much we can trust AI-made content. If an AI can confidently spit out such a silly number in a big ad, what does that say about its real-world use?
The fine print in the ad even said it was just a “creative writing helper,” but that excuse hardly makes up for the mess they’ve made.
In a world where fake news spreads like fire, especially on sites like YouTube, Google’s choice to quietly fix the ad without a word only adds to the joke. It’s a clear sign that even big tech needs to be careful when using AI tools—because if they don’t, they might end up serving up more than just cheesy blunders.
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