Instead of a comeback, Google’s Gemini AI chatbot and image generator have gone viral for all the wrong reasons – producing inaccurate and offensive responses. The missteps have put Google back on the defensive in the AI race. But the bigger question around Gemini’s roll out is whether it underscores a painful but new corporate reality for Alphabet and CEO Sundar Pichai. Is Google’s culture sabotaging its AI efforts? We discuss both sides after a week where other mega-caps are making strides in AI: Apple’s Tim Cook talks AI strategy; Meta reportedly planning to launch Llama 3; Microsoft announces an investment in Mistral; and Nvidia’s market cap touches $2 trillion.
Main points:
00:02 Google’s struggles in AI race causing internal turmoil
01:45 Google’s AI struggles with diversity and image generation
03:18 Google’s AI model became overcautious and biased, leading to unacceptable errors.
04:54 Internal struggle at Google impacting AI development
06:26 Google’s struggle with AI and search business
08:04 Google’s approach towards investors is minimalistic.
09:42 Google’s struggle in product development and AI talent retention
11:24 Google is struggling to clearly communicate its AI initiatives.
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