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Why did Google temporarily halt its AI image generator, Gemini, from generating people soon after its launch?

In a digital age twist on the classic tale of Icarus flying too close to the sun, Google’s AI, Gemini, soared a tad too high in its quest for diversity. Shortly after its launch, Gemini found itself in hot water for applying a 21st-century filter to historical scenes, leading to a collage of anachronisms. From generating non-white depictions of WWII German soldiers to reimagining the Founding Fathers with a modern diversity twist, Gemini’s noble intentions of inclusivity inadvertently led to a historical mashup that would leave any history buff scratching their head. Recognizing the faux pas, Google announced it would pause Gemini’s people-generating prowess to recalibrate its history compass.