Researcher wonders if GDM employees are told to hype Gemini models
animesh_garg · x · 2026-09-20
AI researcher Animesh Garg speculates whether Google DeepMind staff are asked to publicly hype Gemini models, noting that speaking candidly would otherwise be tricky for employees. The post is a pointed jab at the credibility of insider praise from big-lab employees, implying their public takes may carry institutional pressure.
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