Gemini Ad Backlash • Hacker News Board

Re: Gemini Ad Backlash

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Post by jasonsb » Sun, Aug 04, 2024, 5:17 PM UTC

dartos wrote: post #10

fullshark wrote: post #3

I can't recall a technological advancement that capital so badly wanted at labor's expense in my lifetime. There is a desperation to come up with consumer products powered by AI to get them on board, similar to how they got on board with cheap goods via offshore manufacturing, or telecommunication tools that facilitate "calling grandma" that lead to outsourcing. There really seems to be almost zero consumer products…

I think it’s because of how expensive AI is to develop, how easy it is to sell the idea of a thinking machine (and the implications of having the first real AGI) to investors, and how thirsty tech is for another platform for 20 years of rampant growth now that it seems social media is starting to dry up.

I don't think he's contesting the reasons. We get it, there are real reasons behind this, but wouldn't it be so much cooler if they just stopped? If anything, society needs less technology at this point, not more.

Re: Gemini Ad Backlash

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Post by uberman » Sun, Aug 04, 2024, 5:41 PM UTC

uberman wrote: post #4

This ad immediately made me want to change the channel and I'm glad to see it rotate out. The idea that AI should write a snarky letter on behalf of a child to their hero makes me sick. What recipient wants to read an avalanche of AI garbage "from 6 year old fans"? Who would ever respond to this other than to: Gemini, write a snarky response to this letter you wrote on behalf of this "fan".

For fun Gemini gave me this seemingly appropriate reaponse...

"Aw, how sweet. A future rival. rolls eyes Look, kiddo, breaking records isn't about typing it out. It's about putting in the hours, the sweat, and the tears. And let's be honest, AI-generated fan mail isn't exactly inspiring. Maybe focus on learning how to write a heartfelt letter first, then worry about beating me. Until then, keep dreaming, champ."

Re: Gemini Ad Backlash

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Post by quantified » Sun, Aug 04, 2024, 6:19 PM UTC

Individuality isn't always welcomed. I've had multiple managers tell me to use a narrow vocabulary, and intimate friends tell me I'm wrong for asking for "a pound and a half" of something at the deli counter instead of "one and a half pounds". The common thread is that I'm wrong for not fitting in. No one seems to win for being themselves if they're not within some tight band of acceptability, and reading a lot of works written before 1975 while growing up definitely places you on the fringe.

Maybe GenAI can prepare you for what real people can actually deal with.

Re: Gemini Ad Backlash

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Post by Wevah » Sun, Aug 04, 2024, 7:33 PM UTC

dspillett wrote: post #7

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Not to mention the title of the button to dismiss: “I’ll fix it next time”. Ugh.