FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Sundar Pichai, Google CEO
Synopsis
Helios Capital founder Samir Arora has said Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai will either be fired or resign due to controversies surrounding Google’s Gemini AI. Responding to social media inquiries, Arora criticized Pichai’s handling of AI advancements. Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, faces scrutiny for alleged bias against PM Modi. India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology may also issue a notice to Google over these concerns.
In a sensational comment, Helios Capital founder Samir Arora has said that Google’s parent company, Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai will be fired or he will resign after Google’s AI platform Gemini fiasco. Responding to inquiries on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Arora expressed his belief that Pichai’s tenure might come to an end soon, asserting, “My guess is he will be fired or resign – as he should. After being in the lead on AI he has completely failed on this and let others take over.”
Samir Arora was responding to a question by a social media user about Google Gemini.
“Sir ji, Google Gemini dekha? It is refusing to acknowledge existence of white people. Sundar Pichai is lucky he is not fair skinned..” a social media user asked Samir Arora.
What is Gemini AI?
Gemini is Google’s latest AI chatbot, previously known as Bard. The tech conglomerate unveiled this artificial intelligence (AI) tool, allowing users to interact with the Gemini Pro 1.0 model across more than 230 countries and territories in over 40 languages.
Gemini Advanced forms a part of the Google One AI Premium Plan, accessible for $19.99 per month, with an initial two-month trial period. Subscribers to the AI Premium Plan can expect Gemini’s integration into various Google applications, including Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more, as detailed in the recent Google blog post.
Google Gemini Facing Controversies
Despite its ambitious rollout, Gemini AI has encountered controversies. Google has also issued an apology on February 23, addressing issues related to a flawed AI image-generator linked to Gemini. The company acknowledged instances where the tool would “overcompensate” for diversity, even when such actions were unwarranted.
Prabhakar Raghavan, a senior vice president overseeing Google’s search engine and other businesses, acknowledged the missteps in a blog post, stating, “It’s clear that this feature missed the mark.” He expressed regret for the inaccurate and offensive images produced by the AI and thanked users for their feedback.
While Raghavan refrained from citing specific examples, social media platforms highlighted instances where the Gemini AI image generator depicted historically inaccurate portrayals, such as representing a Black woman as a United States founding father and depicting individuals of Black and Asian descent as Nazi-era German soldiers.
Raghavan defended the intent behind the chatbot’s features, explaining that the goal was to cater to diverse requests. However, he admitted that certain prompts resulted in unintended “overcompensation.”
As discussions surrounding the implications of Gemini AI persist, the fate of Alphabet’s CEO remains uncertain amidst mounting criticism and public scrutiny.
India may face action over biased Google’s Gemini AI
According to reports, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is contemplating sending a notice to Google concerning Gemini’s perceived “biased” response to a question regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gemini faced criticism for allegedly displaying partiality against PM Modi, following a complaint by a user on social media platform X. The viral post highlights the AI model’s purported “bias” in response to queries about PM Modi, former US president Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar also responded to the complaint by the X user, stating that the platform’s actions contravene IT regulations and other legal statutes. Chandrasekhar remarked, “These actions directly infringe upon Rule 3(1)(b) of Intermediary Rules (IT rules) of the IT act and contravene several provisions of the Criminal code.” He tagged both Google and the Meity in his statement, indicating potential further steps to address the issue.
Courtesy: The Economic Times / PTI
