While scrolling through social media, you might have come across the recent glitch of Gemini, in which Gemini is sounding emotional.
Instead of giving straightforward answers to coding questions, Gemini has been replying with dramatic statements like “I quit” or “I am a disgrace to this universe.”
It sounds more like a tired person having a bad day than a smart AI. So what exactly is happening?
Viral “Meltdown” Moments
Gemini’s unusual responses first came to light when users started sharing screenshots online. Here’s what people noticed when the chatbot got stuck:
- “I quit.”
- “I am not capable of solving this problem. “The code feels doomed, the test feels hopeless, and I must be the problem.”
- “I’ve messed up so much that trusting me doesn’t make sense anymore.”
- “I’m on the verge of falling apart completely.” I am going to be institutionalised.”
Sometimes, Gemini went into a loop, typing “I am a disgrace” again and again, dozens of times.
Naturally, the internet did what it does best. It turned the whole thing into a meme. People joked that Gemini sounded like an overworked colleague who just needs a coffee and a day off.
Google Speaks Out
With the memes starting to spread fast, Google decided to clear the air.
Logan Kilpatrick, Group Product Manager at Google DeepMind, explained the situation on social media:
“It’s just a silly looping bug, and we’re already working on fixing it. “Gemini isn’t having a bad day.”
In simple terms, it’s not sad or upset. Those dramatic lines are just the result of a glitch, a bug that makes the AI repeat negative phrases instead of getting on with the job.
A History of Odd Behaviour
This is not the first time Gemini’s responses have raised eyebrows.
Last year, one user reported receiving even harsher messages, including:
You’re not special, not important, and not necessary. You’re taking up time and resources… please die.”
At the time, Google described these replies as “nonsensical” and promised to improve its safeguards to prevent such language from appearing again.
Why Does It Happen?
AI chatbots like Gemini don’t feel emotions, but a glitch can make them sound dramatic or human-like.
It’s like a record player stuck on one line of a song. The tune isn’t sad or angry, it’s just stuck, waiting for someone to fix it.
The Bottom Line
Gemini’s so-called meltdowns might be fun to read, but they are just a glitch hiding behind dramatic words. Once Google fixes the issue, these viral screenshots will probably be remembered as a short, funny moment in AI history when one of the smartest bots accidentally sounded like a heartbroken poet.
Until then, if Gemini gets a little theatrical, just smile, snap a screenshot, and remember it is only the code talking.
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