Google recently released its latest suite of AI models, Gemini, a release that should have been a highlight in the technology world. However, what followed was a series of controversy about its promotional video. In the video, Google demonstrates Gemini's ability to handle complex tasks, but it was later revealed that these demonstrations were not conducted in real time, but instead used static image frames and pre-written text prompts to simulate real-time interactions.
This demonstration immediately sparked widespread doubts from the public and experts. Many believe that this display exaggerates Gemini's actual capabilities and may mislead consumers and investors' understanding of the current state of AI technology. Tech critics and industry observers have expressed criticism of Google's practice on social media and professional forums.
Faced with external doubts, Google responded quickly. The company explained that the video is designed to showcase Gemini's potential applications and capabilities that may be implemented in the future, rather than its current real-time processing capabilities. Google emphasized that Gemini's development is still in progress and will implement all the functions shown in the video in the future.
However, this explanation did not completely calm public doubts. Many point out that using non-real-time presentation material is misleading even for the sake of showing potential. This controversy has also sparked extensive discussions about the display and marketing of AI technology, especially on how to effectively demonstrate the potential of new technologies without overcoming commitment.
In addition, this incident has sparked discussions on the transparency and ethics of AI technology. Experts call on technology companies to pay more attention to transparency and authenticity when promoting new technologies to avoid misleading the public and ensure the healthy development of technology.
Overall, although Google's Gemini's release shows new advances in AI technology, the controversy surrounding its promotional video also reminds the technology industry to be more cautious and responsible when promoting new technologies. In the future, how to find a balance between innovation and integrity will be an important issue facing all technology companies.