In addition, Google has imposed restrictions on Gemini, directing users to use Google Search for election-related queries as the chatbot is still learning how to answer these questions. However, not all election queries are subject to this restriction. This move follows Google's decision last month to discontinue its AI picture-creation tool due to several issues. The announcement comes as digital platforms prepare for a significant year with elections in over 40 nations that will impact up to four billion people worldwide.
Key takeaways:
- Google is implementing policies and safeguards to prevent AI disinformation across its products and applications, including labeling AI-generated videos and political ads created with AI.
- Google has banned its AI chatbot Gemini from answering election-related questions to prevent the spread of disinformation during the upcoming US and Indian elections.
- Google is also merging teams from Maps and Waze as part of a cost-cutting operation, and will label content produced using AI tools on YouTube.
- A recent study found that AI chatbots, including Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4, are providing users with inaccurate election-related information, prompting Google to restrict Gemini's responses to election queries.