Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities.

Ad sparked unexpected controversy when it errantly claimed that Gouda accounts for “50 to 60 percent of the world’s cheese ...

In a video featuring a small-business owner using Gemini, the AI originally said Gouda makes up 50% to 60% of global cheese consumption.

The ad in question is part of Google's "50 stories from 50 states" promotion, which will run Gemini ads tailored for ...