If this is true, Google needs to pull the ad. If true, lying undermines trust in Google (I know, I know… 
) and erodes confidence in the value of AI (yes, I also know… ).
Does it make a difference if the ad contains the disclaimer:
“This is a creative writing aid, and is not intended to be factual. Learn more”
No, unless it is extremely prominent. Many disclaimers are given to cover one’s backside, while the video gives a false impression to those who do not read disclaimers (which I suspect is 99.9% of the audience). In other words, the disclaimer provides a legal shield while simultaneously showing a misleading ad.
By that standard Apple needs to take down most of their Apple Intelligence commercials. I’ve been waiting for my “More Personal Siri” since last September 
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I don’t disagree. And, then there are ubiquitous pharmaceutical commercials. At least they give verbal warnings for everything. After hearing the warnings, I’d rather die from the disease. 
Even then, they change to a boring voice tone and music for the warnings–it is all very strategic.
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Yes. I’ve heard more than one that lists death as a possible side effect.
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There are legal rules for such disclaimers. And they may get more stringent.
Oh, I’m certain of that. They should give the warning for moral and ethical reasons. I was merely pointing out that the design of the commercials is intended to “mute” the warnings while emphasizing the promised benefits. In and of itself, that is not wrong, but like most advertising, there is often significant hyperbole.
On television, today’s drug advertisments often link the use of their medication with increased physical activity , showing people riding bikes, walking with partners, and playing sports (Applequist, 2018). These ads often depict medications as able to increase social interaction, friendships, and enhance overall satisfaction. To further convince viewers, these ads often use language that stress the novelty and importance of these medications. The medication advertised is often described as “revolutionary”, or “the first time…” some important health benefit can be provided to patients.
While the length of television drug advertisments has increased by 30% over the past decade, the educational content included in these segments has declined (Applequist, 2018). For example, the importance of lifestyle changes (dietary adjustments, increased exercise) was discussed much less often in newer advertisements which could leave viewers with the impression that these non-drug options were less effective.
And my point is that is recent (pre-trump) FDA guidelines were updated to change that practice. With the lunatics now running the asylum, who knows if that will stand.
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Not to defend Google, but isn’t this how LLMs work? They suck in all the content from the web and then regurgitate it back to you when you give it a prompt.