- Google is discontinuing Gemini AI's ability to create photos of people due to historical inaccuracy.
- Social media users have highlighted inaccuracies in AI-generated images of historical figures.
- Google aims to address and enhance images with an updated version of Gemini soon.
In a move that highlights the complexities of artificial intelligence in historical representation, Google on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of its Gemini AI image generation feature. This decision comes in the wake of backlash on social media, where users highlighted the inaccuracy in portraying historical figures, such as the Founding Fathers of the United States, as people of color. Although Gemini aimed to provide a broad representation to meet the needs of a global audience, Google realized that the tool “missed the mark” in providing historically accurate images.
Google responds to AI criticism with review
In a quick response to the criticism, Google conducted a comprehensive review of the output of the artificial intelligence feature, and acknowledged its shortcomings. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the tech giant emphasized its dedication to enhancing the feature, noting the importance of portraying historical figures more accurately and sensitively. This pause and improvement of Gemini image generation underscores Google's broader commitment to ensuring its AI technologies are inclusive and accurate, reflecting the company's serious approach to representation and bias.
Improving Google's strategic AI
Commenting on the creation of Gemini images is crucial for Google. The company is striving to gain a leading position in the competitive AI industry. Google launched Gemini in early February. This was part of its effort to compete with competitors such as Microsoft-backed OpenAI. OpenAI recently unveiled Sora. Sora is a generative AI model that can create videos from text prompts. Google's decision to pause and enhance Gemini's capability shows its commitment to quality and accuracy. The move highlights the progress Google has made in the field of artificial intelligence. These developments include the rebranding of Bard to Gemini. It also includes launching a subscription service for a more powerful AI model.
As Google seeks to launch an improved version of Gemini's image generation feature, both the tech community and users are keen to see how the company will handle the accuracy and representation challenges of AI. This initiative sets the standard for responsible AI development in the digital age.
