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Apparently, Google's new AI-based search is quite honest. (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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For those not aware, Google is rolling out their new AI-based "Generative AI" search, which seems to mesh Bard with the standard experience.

I asked it today why Google no longer follows their "don't be evil" motto... The results are pretty hilarious.

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[–] Kelly 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In its place, Google has adopted a new motto: "Do the right thing." This motto is more specific and less ambiguous than "Don't be evil,"

As long as we are interpreting "evil" as an adjective describing ones actions these seem pretty similar.

[–] Ultraviolet 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The convenient ambiguity of the word "right" to refer to both morality and cold pragmatism is definitely part of the decision. Something can be "right" as in strategically optimal but evil.

[–] Kelly 9 points 2 years ago

Interesting, so the new feature is additional ambiguity!