Following inaccuracies in some historical depictions generated by its Gemini AI models, Google has decided to temporarily halt the use of its AI tool that creates images of people.
The Gemini AI image generation feature was introduced earlier this month, but concerns were raised on social media as users observed historical images that were occasionally inaccurate.
On Wednesday, Google acknowledged the issue, stating, “We’re aware that Gemini is offering inaccuracies in some historical image generation depictions.”
This move comes as Google faces competition from OpenAI, particularly since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022. The tech giant has been striving to develop AI software that rivals the capabilities introduced by the Microsoft-backed OpenAI.
It’s worth noting that Google faced a similar setback a year ago when it released its generative AI chatbot, Bard. In a promotional video, the company shared inaccurate information about pictures of a planet outside Earth’s solar system, resulting in a significant slide in shares, dropping as much as 9%.
Jack Krawczyk, Senior Director of Product for Gemini at Google, addressed the concerns, stating, “Historical contexts have more nuance to them, and we will further tune to accommodate that.”
The commitment to refining the AI models to better understand and depict historical nuances reflects Google’s dedication to improving accuracy in historical image generation.
Bard, which was recently rebranded as Gemini, witnessed the introduction of paid subscription plans earlier this month. These subscription plans allow users to access enhanced reasoning capabilities from the AI model.
Despite the temporary pause due to historical inaccuracies, Google continues its efforts to refine and advance its AI technologies in response to evolving user needs and expectations.
