Funny Google AI Search Glitches : Since the launch of Google Search Generative Experience (SGE), it's become clear that even the most advanced technology has its pitfalls. Here are some of the most amusing and unexpected problems that have arisen.
Historical faux pas
One of the most notable examples was when AI search responded to a question about American history by falsely highlighting the benefits of slavery. This gross miscalculation sparked outrage and demonstrated the importance of correctly interpreting historical context and following ethical guidelines.
Another curious problem occurred when the AI search responded to a complex question about the best car brand for families with children and dogs. The generated answer was so detailed that it confused rather than helped. Users reported that the answer seemed like a mini-essay, which defeated the purpose of quickly gathering information.
One of the funniest and strangest answers was the recommendation to sprinkle glue on a pizza to melt the cheese. Another answer said that Barack Obama is Muslim, which is a completely baseless conspiracy theory.
The AI also seemed to have trouble with data about US presidents, such as the number of presidents or the claim that several presidents graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but this referred to students who had the same names.
Problems with satire
In addition, the AI has difficulty distinguishing satire from facts. For example, articles from the satirical website “The Onion” were presented as facts.
The reliability of answers is a serious problem, as many users use Google to check facts. Especially when it comes to medical questions, such as what to do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake, a wrong answer can have dangerous consequences.
Criticism from experts
AI experts have criticized Google for introducing this feature, pointing out that the errors are clearly predictable problems that could have been avoided.
Margaret Mitchell, a former AI ethics researcher at Google, wrote: “The point is not to catch Google, but to point out clearly foreseeable harms before, for example, a child dies.”
Google's reaction
Google has responded to the criticism, saying that most of the examples circulating online are "rare queries" and that the "overwhelming majority" of AI overviews provide high-quality information. The company also said that some of the examples online are manipulated or not reproducible.
Conclusion
The introduction of AI Overview has provided some entertainment among users, but has also raised serious concerns about the reliability of the information. Google is working to improve the feature and ensure that users receive accurate and safe answers.