Google Search's AI falsely said Obama is a Muslim. Now it's turning off some results

Google recently launched artificial intelligence (AI) search tools that aim to simplify and expedite online information retrieval. However, the company has faced criticism for providing factually incorrect results just days after the launch. A feature that generates AI summaries of search results has been criticized for offering false or misleading information. Examples include labeling former President Barack Obama as a Muslim and erroneously claiming that no African countries start with the letter ‘K.’ Google has acknowledged these issues and removed the problematic AI summaries. The company has labelled its generative AI as experimental and stated that it conducts extensive testing to prevent false or low-quality results. Despite this, the incident raises concerns about the potential impact of AI on Google’s reputation as a reliable information source. Reviews indicate that even on less significant searches, the AI summaries sometimes provide incorrect or confusing information. Overall, the incident highlights the risks and challenges associated with incorporating AI into search engines.