The author suggests that these issues reveal underlying biases in the AI systems and criticizes the lack of explanation from the companies behind these platforms. The author also notes that while these issues may not be the most important news, they are significant as they highlight the limitations and potential biases of AI technology. The companies' claims about AI enabling new forms of connection and expression are questioned, as their systems struggle with fairly simple prompts.
Key takeaways:
- AI image generators from companies like Meta, Google, and OpenAI have been found to struggle with generating images of interracial couples, specifically Asian men and white women.
- These AI systems often swap races or fail to generate images altogether when given specific prompts related to race.
- Some AI models, like Google's Gemini, have had their ability to generate images of people paused due to issues with representation.
- Despite these issues, companies have largely remained silent or vague about the problems and potential solutions.