Gemini "duck" demo was not done in realtime or with voice (twitter.com)

Article summary

Google's Gemini demo, which featured a duck, was not conducted in real-time or with voice prompts, but rather used still images and text prompts. The demo was edited to reduce latency and make the model's responses appear more quickly. This has led to criticism that the demo was misleading and falsely advertised the capabilities of Gemini. The company has acknowledged the editing and provided more information on how the demo was created.

Main themes

• AI demos
• false advertising
• tech industry ethics
• transparency in advertising
• Gemini capabilities
• misleading marketing practices

What commenters say

• The demo was misleading and falsely advertised the capabilities of Gemini, which is a form of false advertising.
• The disclaimer provided by Google was not sufficient to inform viewers of the editing and manipulation of the demo.
• The use of fake demos is a common practice in the tech industry, but it is still unethical and should be regulated.
• Some argue that the demo was not false advertising because Google did not claim to have a released product with the demonstrated capabilities.
• The editing and manipulation of the demo were necessary to make it engaging and effective, but this does not excuse the misleading nature of the presentation.
• The incident highlights the need for transparency and honesty in tech demos and advertising.
• The fact that the demo was fake does not necessarily mean that Gemini is not a capable or innovative technology.
• The criticism of the demo is an overreaction, and the tech industry should focus on showcasing its achievements rather than apologizing for them.