Google's AI Gemini Bans Queries on India's Elections to Curb Misinformation
March 12, 2024
Google's AI chatbot Gemini now restricts responses to queries about India's national elections, in addition to existing US and EU election-related limitations.
The restriction aims to protect against misinformation during India's election period.
The policy change follows an incident where Google's AI produced historically inaccurate and offensive images, leading to a temporary halt of the AI model.
Google cofounder Sergey Brin acknowledged the company's error in the aforementioned AI incident.
Google's action is part of a wider tech industry effort to mitigate the risks of AI-generated content influencing elections.
Summary based on 11 sources
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The Guardian • Mar 12, 2024
Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions on 2024 elections
TechCrunch • Mar 12, 2024
Google confirms it's restricting Gemini election queries globally | TechCrunch
CNBC • Mar 12, 2024
Google restricts election-related queries for its Gemini chatbot
Reuters • Mar 12, 2024
Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections