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Google’s Gemini AI mandates contractors to assess prompts beyond their expertise, raising fears about the accuracy of responses, especially in sensitive areas like healthcare.

Google‘s Gemini AI is under scrutiny following new internal guidelines that require contractors to evaluate AI-generated responses even when they lack expertise in the subject matter.

This significant policy change has raised alarms about the potential impact on the accuracy of the chatbot’s outputs, particularly regarding sensitive topics such as healthcare and technical subjects.

Previously, contractors employed by GlobalLogic, a Hitachi-owned outsourcing firm, had the option to skip prompts that were outside their knowledge areas. For instance, if a contractor was asked to assess a response related to a complex medical question, they could choose not to engage.

However, under the updated guidelines, they are instructed to evaluate all prompts and rate only the parts they understand while noting their lack of expertise.

This shift has sparked concerns among contractors that the quality of evaluations may suffer.

Experts warn that assigning tasks outside evaluators’ expertise could lead to inaccuracies in Gemini’s outputs, which could have serious consequences in critical areas where misinformation can pose risks to public health and safety.

Contractors have expressed frustration with the new policy. One contractor remarked in an internal chat, “I thought the point of skipping was to increase accuracy by giving it to someone better?” This sentiment reflects a broader unease about the implications of this directive on the reliability of AI-generated information.

The new rules dictate that contractors may only skip prompts if they are completely missing information or if they contain harmful content requiring special consent forms for evaluation.

This limitation raises questions about how effectively Gemini can provide accurate information on complex topics when evaluated by individuals lacking relevant expertise.

As discussions continue around these changes, there is growing concern that Google‘s approach could undermine user trust in Gemini’s capabilities. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by AI developers in ensuring quality control and accuracy in an increasingly complex technological landscape.

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