Google's Gemini AI Confirms Liberal Bias

Noel S. Williams, writing for American Thinker, has highlighted an interesting phenomenon. Amazon's Alexa, when asked why one should vote for Trump, responded with a neutral statement, "I cannot provide responses that endorse any political party or its leader." However, when asked the same question about Kamala Harris, Alexa was enthusiastic in her praise, citing "many reasons," including Harris being a "woman of color fighting racial injustice."

AI Bias: A Growing Concern

This clear bias in AI responses is not surprising, but it does highlight a more subtle issue: the bias in the data used to train these AI models. Williams decided to test Google's AI app, Gemini, asking, "Does artificial intelligence bias favor liberals?" Gemini's response was affirmative, stating that there is evidence that AI can exhibit a bias towards liberal viewpoints.

Factors Contributing to AI Bias

Gemini listed several factors that contribute to this bias: - Data Bias: The data used to train AI models often reflects societal biases. If the data contains more liberal perspectives, the AI model is likely to learn and replicate those biases. - Developer Bias: The developers of AI systems may introduce their own biases into the models, either intentionally or unintentionally. - Algorithmic Bias: The algorithms used in AI systems can sometimes amplify existing biases in the data.

Testing Gemini's Bias

Unlike Alexa, Gemini does not engage in discussions about elections or political figures. To gauge the data it uses, Williams asked it to "describe liberals." The responses were more reflective of classical liberalism than the current version, highlighting individual rights, equality, economic liberalism, social progress, environmentalism, and government intervention.

Outdated Data and Bias

However, Williams argues that these responses are outdated and do not reflect current liberal attitudes. For instance, he contends that liberals no longer prioritize individual liberties but obedience to the socialist state. They advocate not for equality of opportunity, but for equality of outcomes. Their interference in economic affairs contradicts the idea of economic liberalism.

Addressing the Bias

In conclusion, Google's Gemini does exhibit bias, but it seems to be more of a "vintage bias," giving too much weight to historical considerations. If the underlying data used in Google's Large Language Model were updated with recency and integrity, the Gemini AI app would likely provide a more accurate description of liberals.

Bottom Line

The bias in AI responses is a significant issue that needs to be addressed. As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, it's crucial that the data used to train these systems is accurate and unbiased. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you believe AI bias is a pressing concern? Share this article with your friends and let them know about this issue. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.