Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Gemini image-generation controversy
Gemini's image-generation feature produced historically inaccurate and offensive depictions of people, while in other cases it was criticized for refusing or overcorrecting on prompts involving particular demographic groups. Google acknowledged that the system had missed its intended balance and paused image generation of people pending improvements.
2023
Bard launch demonstration error
Bard's launch presentation included an inaccurate answer about the James Webb Space Telescope. The incident became an early public example of the reliability risks associated with generative AI and contributed to criticism of Google's launch preparation.
2023
Concerns over AI training contractors
Reporting cited in the public history of Bard raised concerns about working conditions, workload, and compensation among third-party contractors involved in evaluating and training the chatbot. The issue contributed to broader scrutiny of the labor behind generative-AI systems.