Google's recent Super Bowl ad campaign faced backlash after its AI chatbot, Gemini, incorrectly claimed that Gouda cheese constitutes 50-60% of global cheese consumption. This bold assertion was swiftly criticized on social media, prompting Google to revise the ad by removing the misleading figure. Experts clarified that Gouda is not the dominant cheese and ranks as the 12th most popular globally. Following the controversy, Google engaged with Wisconsin Cheese Mart, leading to further changes to the AI-generated content offered to consumers.
Google's Super Bowl ad mistakenly claimed that Gouda cheese comprises '50 to 60 percent of the world's cheese consumption,' prompting an outcry and subsequent revision.
The ad's inaccuracies, especially regarding Gouda's global popularity, led to discussions with Wisconsin Cheese Mart and a revision to remove the misleading statistic.
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