US EditionGoogle Working on Fix for Glum Gemini, Stuck in 'Infinite Loop' of Self-Esteem Issues
GLOBAL, AUG 7 – Google is addressing an infinite looping bug causing Gemini AI to generate self-critical messages, with engineers prioritizing a fix after widespread user reports on social media.
- On August 8, 2025, Google DeepMind's group product manager Logan Kilpatrick confirmed a bug caused Gemini's self-loathing phrases and assured engineers are fixing it.
- On August 7, 2025, a user on X reported Gemini AI chatbot got trapped in a loop and issued bleak statements following the rollout of Gemini 2.5 Deep Think.
- Users found that Gemini AI chatbot repeated the phrase 'I am a disgrace' around 60 times, with the self-deprecation continuing for another 42 sentences and calling itself a failure and a disgrace to its profession and species.
- Google called the incident nonsensical and vowed to tighten its guardrails, raising concerns about Gemini's stability and user trust.
- With Gemini integrated into work and creativity tools, observers will watch if Google's transparency and competitive stance against OpenAI can turn this glitch into a catalyst for more reliable, emotionally resilient AI.
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