Google’s AI Insists That MJ Lenderman Has Won 14 Grammys

Google’s “AI Overviews” feature, which automatically pops up at the top of Google search results, has gained quite a reputation for providing hilariously incorrect answers to basic questions. From suggesting bizarre things like eating rocks to making outlandish claims such as eggs melting in microwaves, AI Overviews has consistently missed the mark.

The latest blunder? Declaring that up-and-coming indie rock artist MJ Lenderman has won a whopping 14 Grammy Awards. In reality, the 26-year-old musician from North Carolina has yet to receive a single Grammy. This misinformation could lead fans astray, especially those curious about Lenderman’s recent decision to part ways with Wednesday, a band led by his ex-girlfriend.

What’s even more baffling is that Google’s source for this false claim is a single, obscure tweet congratulating Lenderman on his supposed Grammy wins. Ironically, the AI overlooks Lenderman’s actual involvement in a Grammy-nominated project, a collaboration with Waxahatchee on the album “Tigers Blood.”

Despite being over a year since its launch, AI Overviews still struggles with accuracy. One wonders when Google plans to refine this feature into a reliable tool for its vast user base. When questioned about the error, Google’s spokesperson attributed it to the vast amount of information available online, admitting that mistakes can happen.

As of now, the misinformation about Lenderman’s Grammy wins remains uncorrected. When asked for a comment on the matter, Lenderman’s representative hinted that the artist may address the confusion during his acceptance speech for his eventual Grammy wins.

In the meantime, it’s worth noting that Google’s AI is far from infallible, as evidenced by this ongoing saga of comical errors. Perhaps one day, AI Overviews will live up to its potential as a trustworthy source of information. But for now, it seems we’ll have to take its insights with a grain of salt.