Google's A.I. Ad Gets Roasted | Clip

1. Google's A.I. Ad Gets Roasted | Clip

Google's A.I. Ad Gets Roasted | Clip

In this week's "Hat GPT" special Olympics edition, Kevin and Casey delve into various Olympic-themed discussions, highlighting a few stories involving AI, cross-border harmony, polyamory, and even some unexpected drone espionage. Let's break down the essential moments.

AI-Al Michaels and Personal Olympic Recaps

Casey and Kevin kick off the show discussing NBC's new feature on Peacock that uses an AI version of Al Michaels to deliver personalized Olympic recaps. Users can input their names and preferred sports, after which the AI will curate a daily digest of Olympic events.

Casey shares his experience:

"I actually tried it out of curiosity. While the AI voice sounds pretty authentic, the transitions in the Peacock app are awkward and choppy, kind of like the app is struggling. Still, it’s an interesting glimpse into the future of AI-driven broadcasts."

Kevin responds, "It’s fascinating that Al Michaels has said so many words over decades that NBC can piece together cohesive sentences for the Olympics. But the execution is still clunky."

To give listeners a taste, Casey played a clip of the AI-Al Michaels:

"Hi Casey, welcome to your daily Olympic recap... Here are some key moments of the USA's dominant victory in the women's team gymnastics final..."

Despite AI-Al's seemingly realistic voice, Casey notes humorous potential for more personalization, such as commenting on the viewer's productivity, which Kevin amusingly dramatizes.

Google's A.I. Ad Draws Criticism

Another segment highlights an ad for Google’s Gemini language model, where a father uses AI to write a fan letter to a runner, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, on behalf of his daughter.

Kevin noted the backlash saying, "People think it’s uninspiring to use AI for what should be heartfelt expressions. The ad, which doesn't even show the AI-generated output, comes off as ill-conceived."

Casey humorously criticizes, "It’s a terrible idea. People want to say something personal, not have an AI write a generic message. Worst of all, the ad doesn't even show the AI's output."

Drone Espionage Between Olympic Teams

A bizarre story from The Athletic reveals that two Canadian staff members were sent home for spying on New Zealand's soccer practice using a drone. This incident raised eyebrows considering Canada’s reputable sportsmanship.

Kevin ponders the effectiveness: "I don’t get what they would find by spying on practice. It’s just scrimmaging and formations."

Casey exclaims, "Canada, known for its upright citizens, is involved in drone espionage? It’s shocking, especially since their team is already top-tier compared to New Zealand's."

Viral Olympic Selfie Promotes Cross-Border Harmony

A viral selfie of North and South Korean table tennis players on the medal podium sparked hopes of cross-border harmony. The athletes embraced and took a selfie, a rare diplomatic moment in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Kevin shares, "These moments are what the Olympics are really about. It’s heartwarming to see."

Casey adds, "It’s great that they lifted the ban on selfies on the medal podium. It really captures the spirit of the event."

Kevin notes a marketing twist: "Samsung now provides medalists with phones to take victory selfies, a good marketing move."

Casey jokes, "Well, let’s hope those phones don’t explode like a previous model."

Olympics Opening Ceremony Features Polyamory

The final segment highlights controversy during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where a scene depicted polyamory. Three individuals dressed colorfully, climbed a staircase, embraced, and entered a bedroom together, sparking diverse reactions.

Casey reflects, "The opening ceremonies often showcase a country’s culture, and France leaned into their liberal values. It’s a fascinating presentation of modern relationships."

Kevin adds, "If the Bay Area ever hosts the Olympics, this would likely not be surprising. But, France beat us to it."

Keyword

• AI-Al Michaels
• Personalized Olympic Recaps
• Google Gemini
• AI-written fan letter
• Drone Espionage
• North and South Korean Selfie
• Viral Olympic Selfie
• Polyamory in Olympics
• Paris Opening Ceremony

FAQ

Q1: What is NBC's new feature on Peacock?

NBC developed a feature where an AI version of Al Michaels delivers daily personalized Olympic recaps based on user preferences.

Q2: What controversy arose from Google's Gemini ad?

The ad received backlash as it depicted using AI to write a fan letter, which many found uninspiring and lacking authenticity.

Q3: What incident occurred between the Canadian and New Zealand soccer teams?

Two Canadian staff members were sent home for using a drone to spy on New Zealand's soccer practice.

Q4: What cross-border moment went viral during the Olympics?

A selfie of North and South Korean table tennis players on the medal podium, promoting rare cross-border harmony, went viral.

Q5: Why was the Paris Olympics opening ceremony controversial?

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured a scene depicting polyamory, sparking diverse reactions for its liberal portrayal.