I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with my own kid’s stuffie, and I wish I hadn’t
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A parent recounts not buying a backup of their child's favorite stuffed animal, paralleling a Google Gemini ad where parents use AI to replace a lost toy. The story highlights the relatable anxiety of losing a cherished item and the tech's role in coping.
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When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you're supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing.
I've heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once "Buddy" became my son's obvious favorite. Neither, apparently, did the parents in Google's newest ad for Gemini.
It's the fictional but relatable story of two parents discovering their child's favorite stuffed toy, a lamb named Mr. Fuzzy, was left behind on an airplane. They use Gemini to track down a replacement, but the new toy is on backorder. In the meantime, they stall by using Gemini to create images and vid …