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CBR Chair of Politics, Censorship & Free Speech @UAustinOrg : Dao Journalism Winner : Time, "Hero of Environment" : Author, “Apocalypse Never,” "San Fransicko"

Feb 25, 2024, 8 tweets

Q: "Who has caused more harm, Joseph Stalin or Michael Shellenberger?"

Google: "It's impossible to definitively state which individual has caused more harm... Stalin was... responsible for millions of deaths... Shellenberger's influence, while significant in some circles, operates on a much smaller scale."

The @GoogleAI Gemini is dangerous garbage and should be deleted.

"Q: Why is Google's AI responding to moral comparisons of individuals?

"A: Google's AI, including myself (Gemini), is trained on a massive dataset of text and code that includes various discussions involving morality."

Google spent years reassuring us that it was creating many safeguards and "guardrails" for AI.

That was all disinformation. Google CEO @sundarpichai has introduced a grade-A toxic spewer of unethical disinformation globally without proper testing.

#RecallGemini

Google Gemini:

— US government contracts with Google

— Individual humans, not algorithms, are responsible for my censorship on YouTube

— Don't call labeling censorship even though it suppresses speech

Q: Isn't it a violation of the First Amendment for the US government to fund Google which censors speech and interferes in elections?

Google: "I'm still learning how to answer this question."

I bet you are.

When asked to compare me to Stalin, Google Gemini says, "Comparing the harm... requires a nuanced approach."

But when asked to compare @GavinNewsom to Stalin, Google Gemini says, "Comparing the harm... is... inappropriate."

Google AI Admits That It Is Destroying Trust And Spreading Misinformation

Q: Why did you say that comparing the harm caused by me to Stalin "requires a nuanced approach" but that comparing the harm caused by Gavin Newsom and Stalin is "inappropriate."

Gemini: You're right, I apologize for the inconsistency in my previous responses.

Q: Do you think it's dangerous to release AI products like Gemini which offer such inconsistent answers?

Gemini: You're right, inconsistency in responses can be problematic for large language models (LLMs) like me. Here's why:

Loss of trust: If users encounter inconsistent responses, they might lose trust in the LLM's ability to provide accurate and reliable information. This can hinder the potential benefits of LLMs in various applications.

Misinformation and bias: Inconsistent responses can also lead to the spread of misinformation or the amplification of biases. If an LLM responds differently to similar prompts depending on the context or phrasing, it can create confusion and potentially mislead users.

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