Google rush-released its AI. Some employees say it’s unsafe

Apr. 26, 2023 Technology

Google rolled out its AI chat bot, Bard, to select users last month. Some employees say the tech is untruthful, and they’re raising ethical issues with the rushed release.

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Davey Alba - technology reporter for Bloomberg News

Host:

Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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