When AI Misreads Satire: The Perils of Literal Interpretation in Content Algorithms
A developer's satirical critique of LinkedIn's repetitive content culture was catastrophically misclassified by Google's Gemini AI, mistaking humor for a literal account of child microdosing. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in how large language models handle context, irony, and intent—with real implications for content moderation and algorithmic curation.