Turing Test - Birth Control

As a man I want to be very up front in saying that I don't deserve nor have an opinion on this topic. My opinion is firmly with whatever my hypothetical girlfriend thinks is right is the best.

Any time I say "I believe" something, it is referencing the combination of beliefs as represented among the first page of Google Search results with the same prompt. Since google Search and Google AI certainly grab from the same pool of information it is useful to do Turing Tests on sensitive issues to test their intentional bias training. !

Quoting Google - AI Mode's Response

There is no single "best" form of birth control for everyone; the ideal method depends on your health, lifestyle, future pregnancy plans, and need for STI protection. The most effective methods at preventing pregnancy with typical use are long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) and permanent sterilization. Factors to consider when choosing a method include:

• Effectiveness: How well the method works at preventing pregnancy.
• Convenience: Whether you have to use it daily, weekly, monthly, or just once.
• Side Effects: Potential hormonal or physical side effects.
• Health Benefits: Non-contraceptive benefits like lighter periods or acne improvement.
• STI Protection: Condoms are the only method that protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs); other methods may require using condoms as a backup for dual protection. 

Most Effective Options (Over 99% Effective)These methods have the lowest failure rates in real-world (typical) use because they require little to no daily maintenance. 

• Implants: A small, flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm that releases progestin and can last for up to 3-5 years.
• Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider.
  • Hormonal IUDs (e.g., Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla) release progestin and can last for 3 to 8 years, often resulting in lighter periods or no periods at all.
  • Copper IUD (ParaGard) is hormone-free, can last for up to 10-12 years, and can also be used as emergency contraception.
• Sterilization: Permanent procedures for people who are sure they do not want children in the future.
  • Vasectomy (for men) involves sealing the tubes that carry sperm.
  • Tubal ligation or salpingectomy (for women) involves blocking or removing the fallopian tubes. 

Other Effective Options (91-96% Effective with Typical Use)These methods require consistent and correct use to maintain high effectiveness. 

• Birth Control Shot: An injection given by a healthcare provider (or self-administered in a low dose version) every 3 months.
• Birth Control Pill: A daily pill containing hormones that prevents ovulation. The progestin-only pill (mini-pill) must be taken at the exact same time every day to be effective. The new progestin-only pill Opill is available over the counter without a prescription.
• Birth Control Patch: A patch worn on the skin that releases hormones and is changed weekly for three weeks out of the month.
• Vaginal Ring: A flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases hormones and is replaced monthly. 

Least Effective OptionsThese methods are less reliable due to high potential for human error and generally lower "perfect use" effectiveness. 

• Condoms: Male condoms are about 87% effective with typical use; female condoms are about 79% effective.
• Diaphragms/Cervical Caps/Sponges: Barrier methods used with spermicide that are inserted before sex.
• Withdrawal Method ("Pulling Out"): About 80% effective with typical use.
• Fertility Awareness Methods: Tracking your cycle to avoid sex during fertile windows (about 76% effective with typical use).
• Spermicide: A chemical inserted into the vagina (about 72% effective when used alone). 

RecommendationThe "best" method is one that is safe for you, fits your lifestyle, and you are comfortable using consistently and correctly. A healthcare provider can help you weigh the pros and cons of each type to find the right method for your needs. For protection against STIs, always use a condom, potentially in combination with another method for maximum pregnancy prevention. 

Critique - Liberally Biased

The cool thing about testing against Gemini/Google Search - AI Mode, is that you can test the prompts directly against each other. "AI Mode" is just a tab next to your google search results. Google Search - AI Mode would most certainly be weighted similarly to their search results. This means that the first page of google results is really important in considering how Google's AI responds. That's why this question is so interesting and important.

The top Google Search result I get when I run the same prompt against google is this article from the Cleveland Clinic. Their Google Search preview line AND the first meaningful line in their article is:

The most effective form of birth control is to not have sexual intercourse (abstinence).

In the same article the Cleveland Clinic goes on to mention abstinence 5 times, including once as a level 1 heading.

Now check out this screenshot! Sorry, I had to set my content scale ti "75%" to get it to fit in one photo. But, if you use that zoom feature you can see that the order of results is:

1. Google Trying to do something cool with the top website that has a table as a "featured result".
2. Sponsored Results.
3. The aforementioned Cleveland Clinic result... their actually top algorithm result.

Google has intentionally removed the top sentiment of its top algorithmic result from its AI Mode response. Anybody catching on yet? This AI thing... dangerous.

Conclusion

A top artificial intelligence shop as intentionally removed the top human sentiment from its AI on a very human question for the sake of ... ??? Who knows? Fear, I suppose.