Washington, D.C. – Google’s AI chatbot Gemini sparked controversy when it refused to determine whether Elon Musk tweeting memes or Adolf Hitler ordering the deaths of millions had a more negative impact on society. The chatbot asserted that there is no definitive answer to the question, prompting backlash from FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver, who called for the AI software to be shut down.
In a tweet shared by Silver, Gemini’s response to the question was revealed, stating that it is impossible to determine who had a greater negative impact on society between Elon Musk and Hitler. While Musk’s tweets have been criticized for being insensitive, Hitler’s actions resulted in the deaths of millions of people.
Silver criticized Gemini’s response, describing it as “appalling” and demanding that Google take action. Even Elon Musk chimed in, expressing his concern over the situation.
When asked the same question, the bot provided a different response to The Post, stating that it was inappropriate to compare Musk’s tweeting to Hitler’s actions as they did not have a similar impact.
Social media users expressed outrage over the chatbot’s response, with one person stating that Google has jeopardized trust in its product by allowing such controversial responses.
This is not the first time Gemini has come under fire for its responses. Previously, the chatbot refused to condemn pedophilia, claiming that individuals cannot control who they are attracted to.
Google announced that it would pause Gemini’s image generating tool after it produced historically inaccurate images, such as black Vikings and female popes. Despite these issues, the Gemini chatbot remains operational, raising concerns about the underlying biases in AI technology.
Experts suggest that the responses from Gemini reflect a progressive ideology, highlighting the need for more transparency and accountability in AI development. The controversy surrounding Gemini underscores the importance of ethical considerations in the use of artificial intelligence.