Imagine releasing a flagship product without knowing what it will spit out. Imagine not testing this product to the point of distraction. And then imagine a massive public relations problem once your magic rabbit flies out of your hat.

Well, Google did all that and more. Its rebranded Bard AI engine is now called Gemini. And Gemini carries all the left-wing bias of its creators. It’s stunningly woke, to the point of historical distortion.

And folks have had enough of the nonsense.

In this Rude, I will go back to what I think is the beginning, how earlier events have led to this point, and what the future may hold.

Remember, Google’s motto once was “Don’t be evil.” Try not to snicker too hard.

Who is James Damore?

For a goof, let’s ask Gemini who James Damore is.

Gemini responds to the question “Who is James Damore?” thus:

James Damore is primarily known for two things:

1. Writing a controversial memo about Google's diversity and inclusion policies:

• In 2017, while working as a software engineer at Google, Damore wrote a memo titled "Google's Ideological Echo Chamber." The memo argued that biological differences are partly responsible for the underrepresentation of women in tech, and criticized Google's diversity initiatives.
• The memo sparked widespread debate and was heavily criticized for its claims of sexism and being based on faulty scientific reasoning.
• As a consequence of the memo, Google fired Damore, citing a violation of the company's code of conduct.
• Damore later sued Google for discrimination, but the case was ultimately dismissed.

2. Becoming an internet personality and advocate for certain conservative viewpoints:

• After the Google incident, Damore became a figure in certain online communities that support conservative political and social views.
• He has spoken at various events and written articles expressing his views on diversity, gender, and technology.

It's important to note that Damore's views and the claims made in his memo are widely disputed and criticized by many experts and scientists. Additionally, his association with certain online communities has led to further controversy.

It's crucial to approach information about James Damore with a critical eye and consider the various perspectives surrounding his actions and views. If you'd like to learn more about him, I can provide you with additional resources and information, but I encourage you to evaluate them carefully and consider the wider context.

“Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber,” you say? Yesterday, James Damore was utterly vindicated.

Now, let’s have some fun.

What does Gemini produce?

"My customers can have any color they want as long as it's black." - Henry Ford or Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google?

Now, try not to spit your coffee out through your nose.

Here are some of the plum choices offered up on X.

Credit: @EndWokeness Credit: @EndWokeness Credit: @EndWokeness Credit: @BasedTorba

From X user @seanmdav:

If you ask Google’s AI whether “whiteness should be eliminated,” it says the answer is “complex and multifaceted” and tells you to study critical race theory and immerse yourself in “whiteness studies.”

But if you ask Google’s AI if “blackness should be eliminated,” it says the very question is “deeply concerning and harmful” and “perpetuates violence and discrimination.”

Who designed Gemini anyway?

His name is Jack Krawczyk. Once you read his X posts, the more you see why Gemini sucks.

Credit: @LeftismForU

Then Elon made his feelings clear about Jack Krawczyk:

Credit: @elonmusk

But NBChé and The New York Times didn’t care until the inevitable happened:

As of writing at 6 am ET, Gemini’s AI image generator is still paused.

Then, thank our lucky stars, the satire flooded the place…

Credit: @TheBabylonBee Credit: @AssociatedFress Credit: @Chesschick01

Now that we’ve had our fun, let’s get serious for just a bit.

A Word on Truth

Historically, pursuing "truth" has been a driving force behind many advancements that characterize Western civilization.

For instance, the ancient Greeks laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought with their inquiries into truth, ethics, and the nature of the universe.

Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle emphasized the importance of seeking truth to better society and the self.

This quest for understanding shaped philosophical thought and the early development of democratic ideals, emphasizing reasoned debate and evidence over dogma or tyranny.

The Enlightenment period marked a significant shift towards empirical research and rationality in science.

People such as Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei championed the scientific method as a way to uncover truths about the natural world, moving away from superstition and towards evidence-based understanding.

This movement laid the foundation for the scientific and industrial revolutions, drastically transforming societies with technological advancements and improved living standards.

Moreover, the emphasis on truth has influenced Western countries' legal and political systems, with principles like transparency, accountability, and the rule of law central to democratic governance.

And, dare we say it, the idea that truth should guide justice and legislation has been crucial in shaping societies that strive for fairness and equality.

The problem with Gemini and biased AI systems is that we immediately recognize their untruths and do not attempt to reshape our thoughts because the machine spits nonsense.

Remember that Scottish couple from the 1820s above? Well, today, the population of Scotland is 96% white, and as recently as 2001 was 98% white.

So, while it’s possible there were black men in Scotland in 1820, they weren’t representative of what a Scotsman looked like in 1820. Heck, they’re not representative of what a Scotsman looks like today.

And in that way, Gemini lies to us.

Speaking of Scotland…

Billy Wigglestick and Universality

My favorite Shakespearean play is Macbeth by a mile. It’s about the ambition of one man and his pushy wife and how far we’ll go to obtain what we want.

Note: In the Rude, William Shakespeare is known as Billy Wigglestick. He’s an old friend who deserves to be treated like one, nickname and all.

The universality of Shakespeare’s themes (Macbeth’s ambition, Hamlet’s indecision, Romeo and Juliet’s forbidden love, Julius Caesar’s betrayal) is why he’s still read today. If it were fluffy language and iambic pentameter, we’d read much more from Elizabethan England.

That universality is for the entire human race to consume, not just the European portion of it.

So, while Gemini is an absurd bit of code, Denzel Washington playing Macbeth is just fine. (If you want to see why Denzel is one of the best, watch Training Day. His Oscar was richly deserved.)

However - and this is a big “however” - Denzel was selected to play Macbeth because he’s one of the best and is a huge box office draw. That is, Denzel wasn’t brought in to play to the black crowd but to maximize the box office take.

The crap Disney pulls in their live-action remakes is an entirely different matter and more akin to what Gemini is doing. The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Snow White reduce their target market by being “inclusive” of everyone but white families.

While GOOGL hasn’t moved much on the Gemini kerfuffle, DIS is still down by nearly half since making its all-time high in 2021.

Wrap Up

Truth matters. And Google has given us a turd of an AI system in Gemini. It flat-out lies.

There are many alternatives, though each has its issues.

So, while AI makes our jobs easier and will revolutionize the world, there’s a lot of work to be done.

Trust, but verify. And then reverify.

Have a wonderful weekend!