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Dec 2023
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Google’s best Gemini demo was faked

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Google’s new Gemini AI model is getting a mixed reception after its big debut yesterday, but users may have less confidence in the company’s tech or integrity after finding out that the most impressive demo of Gemini was pretty much faked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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