Google has paused its Gemini AI model’s ability to generate images of people after facing backlash over its bias towards depicting non-white individuals. This issue came to light when users shared images generated by Gemini that largely excluded white people, even in historical contexts where they should have been present. Critics accused Google of prioritizing political correctness over accuracy and pointed out instances like images of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers. This isn’t the first time AI models have been criticized for racial bias, and Google, already behind competitors like OpenAI, faces further setbacks in its AI development efforts. This decision comes after a previous mishap where Google’s AI chatbot Bard falsely claimed credit for the James Webb Space Telescope’s achievements. While Google seeks to address the issue and release an improved version of Gemini, the incident highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring fairness and inclusivity in AI development.
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