The previous couple of months have been tough for Google. Firm executives have been within the scorching seat due to some embarrassing missteps, essentially the most awkward of which was the bungled launch of Google’s newest picture generator. The corporate launched it as a part of its suite of GenAI instruments named Gemini, however then shortly pulled it again after the generator produced some severely bizarre outcomes.
This week, we welcome WIRED senior author Paresh Dave again to the present to speak about Gemini’s unusual outputs. We additionally discuss a few of the staffing pains Google has been going by way of not too long ago, together with layoffs and accusations of discrimination.
Present Notes
Learn extra in regards to the “woke AI” controversy. Learn Bloomberg’s story about Google’s layoffs to its belief and security crew. Learn Paresh’s story in regards to the Googler with a incapacity who alleges office discrimination on the firm. Hearken to our broader dialogue about tech layoffs on episode 633.
Suggestions
Paresh recommends the meals weblog The Fancy Navajo. Lauren recommends Lauren Mechling’s story in The Guardian about journalism; the Le Carré Forged podcast, significantly the episode in regards to the secret life of the well-known spy writer; and Mike recommends the movie assortment “And the Razzie Goes to …” on the Criterion Channel.
Paresh may be discovered on social media @peard33.bsky.social. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the primary hotline at @GadgetLab. The present is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Photo voltaic Keys.
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