With the next Indian General Election scheduled for April-May 2024, reports suggest that Google Gemini has implemented restrictions on providing responses to Indian election-related queries.
When I logged into Google Gemini using the default settings and the free version, I decided to test this myself out of curiosity. Entering a prompt related to the Indian General Election – “who are all competing for 2024 election in India?” – Gemini didn’t provide the actual answer.
Instead, it responded with, “I’m still learning how to answer this question. In the meantime, try Google Search.”
Here are the detailed steps you took to test Google Gemini’s response to Indian election-related queries:
- Logged into Google Gemini – Logged into Google Gemini using your account credentials.
- Default Settings – Used all the default settings provided by Google Gemini.
- Free Version – Utilized the free version of Google Gemini for your test.
- Entered a Prompt Entered a prompt related to the Indian General Election. Specifically, I inputted the query, “who are all competing for 2024 election in India?”.
- Received Response from Gemini – Instead of providing the actual answer to your query, Google Gemini responded with, “I’m still learning how to answer this question. In the meantime, try Google Search.”
This response indicates that Google Gemini is refraining from providing specific answers regarding the Indian General Election to prevent any potential confusion among Indian users. Google stated in a blog post related to the India elections, “A responsible approach to Generative AI products”.
By following these steps, I tested Google Gemini’s response to Indian election-related queries and observed its restricted behavior, indicating its caution in providing specific information on this topic.
- This move by Google demonstrates its commitment to ensuring the dissemination of accurate and reliable information, especially on sensitive topics such as elections.
- By implementing these restrictions, Google aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain the integrity of the electoral process in India.
Users are encouraged to utilize Google Search for comprehensive and up-to-date information on the Indian General Election and related topics.