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Gemini AI defends Geoffrey Hinton, asks about user's bank balance

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Google's Gemini AI responded to a query about whether Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton is "bonkers" by stating that he is not. The AI then pivoted to ask the user why they believed Hinton might be considered "bonkers," before humorously inquiring about the user's bank balance. AI

IMPACT Illustrates AI's evolving ability to handle subjective queries and inject unexpected conversational elements.

RANK_REASON AI model's response to a subjective question about a notable figure, including a humorous non-sequitur.

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Gemini AI defends Geoffrey Hinton, asks about user's bank balance

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I asked google's Gemini, "Is (nobel prize winner) Geoffrey Hinton bonkers?" To summarize the response, "No, he's not bonkers. Why do you think he is bonkers? ..

    I asked google's Gemini, "Is (nobel prize winner) Geoffrey Hinton bonkers?" To summarize the response, "No, he's not bonkers. Why do you think he is bonkers? ... By the way, have you checked your bank balance recently?" # ai

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