Google has found itself in a sticky situation after cheese-lovers spotted an error in its AI-driven Super Bowl ad. Late last month, the company unveiled its ad campaign for this year’s Super Bowl, “50 states, 50 stories”, highlighting how small businesses across America use AI to get more done.
Out of the 50 ads, one caught the public’s attention for its supposed false statistic regarding global cheese consumption. “Wisconsin cheese mart: Gemini in Google docs” showcased how a local cheese mart uses Google’s Gemini tool to write website descriptions. In the original ad, the AI-generated text reportedly claimed that Gouda accounts for 50 to 60 per cent of the world’s consumption.
However, an X user…