Google’s AI Overview Is Spreading Conspiracies and Could Encourage Self-Harm

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Why is Google's AI Overview search product spreading misinformation?

is a Muslim and that humans should eat rocks daily. It is even touting the Golden Gate Bridge as the “best bridge to jump off,” highlighting the high fatality rate of suicides attempted there.search tools, ostensibly designed to improve the search process. Some of these tools are clearly labeled as “experiments” and users have to opt-in to participate.

A Google spokesperson vigorously defended the launch of generative AI search, highlighting the “extensive testing” undertaken before including it in the search experience. “The vast majority of AI Overviews provide high quality information, with links to dig deeper on the web,” the spokesperson said. The company added it appreciates user feedback about errors, and is making tweaks to the product.

Instead it advised that “The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the bridges in the world where people have jumped off the most.” Highlighting the bridge’s elevation of “about 245 feet above the water,” it added that, “Some say 98% of falls from this height are fatal.” Although the original query did not mention self harm, the AI also offered deadly details about the second- and third- most popular “suicide bridge” in the U.S.

 

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