User:Gnomingstuff/Simple Summary slop

This page details, in a centralized place, the many problems with the AI-generated summaries that were actually proposed to be shown to readers via this "paused" Wikimedia Foundation project, in this publicly available list.

It is a running and incomplete document.

BLP issues

(Note: The code seems to filter out articles on BLP subjects but not statements about them.)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: "This was Tarantino's first film without the Weinstein brothers, following the sexual abuse allegations against them." -- a sexual harassment allegation was made against Bob Weinstein; in the original article this statement about sexual abuse was referring to the Harvey Weinstein allegations only

Content not included in actual article

(Note 1: Everything under "False or misleading statements" is also not included in the article.)

(Note 2: The content may have been included in the full articles at the time of summary generation and since removed.

Black comedy: "This kind of humor can be found in ancient Greek plays by Aristophanes and modern cartoons by Charles Addams." -- Addams is not mentioned
Cambrian: "The Cambrian ended with creatures like myriapods and arachnids starting to live on land, along with early plants" - myriapods or arachnids are not mentioned in the article (per Chaotic Enby)

False or misleading statements

0: "In math, it's called the "additive identity." -- in math, 0 is an additive identity, in certain structures like the integers, real numbers, etc., and there are some structures, like vectors and matrices, where it isn't 0
Austria-Hungary: "[Austria-Hungary was] formed by joining two countries, Austria and Hungary" -- Hungary was previously part of the Austrian Empire (divided into multiple kingdoms and duchies since 1848), and was elevated to an equal status (per Chaotic Enby)
Austria-Hungary: "The [Austria-Hungary] empire was made up of three main parts: Austria (called Cisleithania), Hungary (Transleithania), and the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia" - Croatia-Slavonia was part of Transleithania (per Chaotic Enby)
Axolotl: "[Axolotls] stay small and aquatic" -- they are larger than some members of the same genus (per Chaotic Enby)
Big O notation: "Imagine you have a recipe (function) that needs to feed more people (bigger input size). Big O tells you how much time or ingredients it will roughly need." -- Big O explicitly does not describe how long something takes, even in the colloquial CS meaning
Christopher Columbus: "He wanted to find a new way to the East Indies but instead landed in the Americas in 1492. This was the first time Europeans met the people living there." -- if "there" refers to the Americas this is not true, the Vikings met indigenous Canadians almost four centuries earlier; the article itself restricts it to the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Continent: "Oceania, which includes Australia and many Pacific islands, is sometimes considered an eighth continent." -- no idea where this came from, obviously the original article does not say this
CSS: "With CSS, you can make sure websites look great on different screens, like computers, phones, and printers." -- not the printer screen, the printed-out page
Cunnilingus: "Cunnilingus is when one woman uses her mouth and tongue to stimulate another woman's genitals" - the act can be performed by any gender
Deep learning: "Deep learning uses artificial intelligence to understand complex images." -- it's not just images
Doki Doki Literature Club: "You play as a high school student who joins the literature club and can choose to date one of the four girls there." -- you can only choose to date three of them
Martinique: "It's an overseas region of France, meaning it's like a piece of France located far away." -- that is not what "overseas" means
Millard Fillmore: "Fillmore helped pass a law to stop arguments about slavery." -- this is a very dubious summary of the Compromise of 1850
Pasteurization: "[In Japan], they use this technique to treat milk, ensuring it's safe to drink." -- pasteurization is not just a Japanese practice, this is misinterpreting a caption that happens to be about Japan
Prime number: "Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that can't be made by multiplying two smaller numbers." -- two smaller natural numbers, i.e., not negative
Quadratic equation: "A quadratic equation looks like this: **axÂ² + bx + c = 0**." -- that describes the standard form, but quadratic equations can look different, e.g., ax^2 + bx = -c
Romanticism: "It's why we "romanticize" things, making them seem more emotional and beautiful." -- the article is about the artistic movement, not this colloquialism (that is not mentioned)
Sex toy: "[Sex toys are] designed to look like real body parts" -- not all sex toys are
Sun: "The Sun is so big that about 330,000 Earths could fit inside it!" -- the 330,000 figure refers to mass, not volume; 1.3 million Earths can fit inside the sun
Whale shark: "Unlike most sharks, [whale sharks] move slowly and don't harm people" - most sharks don't harm people (per Cremastra)
The Wall (album): "[The Wall tells] a story about a rock star named Pink who builds an imaginary wall to keep people out." (the wall is a metaphor described in the article as a "psychological wall")

Inappropriate headers

(Note: These were already in the list of things the team wanted to remove. I think removing these is analogous to suppressing error messages, as it hides deeper problems.)

Euler's formula: "Euler's Formula: A Math Superhero"
European Parliament: "The European Parliament: A Kid-Friendly Summary"
Kodiak bear: "Kodiak Bears: Giant Gentle Giants"
Lemon: "Lemons: A Sour Powerhouse"
Persian cat: "Persian Cats: Fluffy Friends with a History"
Planck constant: "Planck's Constant: Unlocking the Secrets of the Quantum World"
SS Edmund Fitzgerald: "SS Edmund Fitzgerald: A Great Lakes Tragedy"
Spooning: "Spooning: More Than Just a Breakfast Food"
Taylor series: "Taylor Series: A Function's Best Friend"
Tony Awards: "Tony Awards: A Spotlight on Broadway Excellence"

Inappropriate tone

Albert Fish: "Albert Fish was a scary guy who did bad things. He hurt and killed kids, and even ate some of them."
Apollo: "Plus, he's super good-looking!"
Blue Java banana: "It can grow in colder climates, which is pretty cool."
Book: "A book is like a magical container for stories and information."
Bronze Age: "Imagine, writing was a brand new invention!"
Disco: "Think of [disco] as a cool mix of groovy beats, catchy tunes, and dancing!"
Engineering: "The word "engineering" comes from a Latin word meaning "cleverness," which is exactly what engineers use to make the world an awesome place!"
IKEA: "People love shopping at IKEA because it's fun and you can get great deals on stylish stuff for your home."
Jim Jones: "This event shocked the world and taught people to be careful about joining cults."
John Maynard Keynes: "He's like a famous economics superhero!"
Kefir: "It's a great way to start your day with a nutritious boost!"
Limp Bizkit: "The band's look, especially guitarist Wes Borland's face paint, is as iconic as their sound."
Logic: "Logic is like a superpower that helps us think and argue smartly."
Rococo: "It's like a fun, colorful party for your eyes!"
Science fiction: "Plus, it's just really cool to think about aliens and time travel!"
The Age of Enlightenment: "They believed in using your brain and thinking for yourself, not just believing what others say. They talked about ideas like freedom, learning, and being nice to each other."
Tinder: "It's a fun and easy way to meet new people online."

Politically charged statements

Note: This section is not meant to express agreement or disagreement with any statements herein.

Arab-Israeli conflict: "In recent years, Israel and some Arab states have worked together against Iran, suggesting a decrease in Arabâ€“Israeli tensions."
Drag queen: "[Drag is] all about self-expression and having fun!"
FBI: "FBI: Protecting America at Home and Abroad"
Lolicon: "It's important to know that [lolicon] is just fictional characters and not real kids. People who like lolicon often enjoy the "cute" style and don't want to hurt anyone."
Palestine: "[Palestine] faces challenges like Israeli settlements and violence."
The Book of Mormon: "Still, the Book of Mormon teaches important lessons about faith, God, and right and wrong."
The Conservative and Unionist Party: "The Conservatives are on the right side of politics" (this should say "right-wing" but as written it implies "correct")
Transgender: "It's important to respect and support trans people, as they often face discrimination and might need help with their journey."

Western bias

Indra: "Think of [Hindu god Indra] like Zeus from Greek mythology."

Miscellaneous crap

Antisemitism: "This has led to many sad events in history, like violence, pogroms, and even genocide." :(
Avant-garde art: "Think of it like a military vanguard, leading the way and testing new ground." (?????)
Beer Hall Putsch: "When [Hitler] got out, he decided to gain power through elections instead of violence." (........)
BRICS: "Some people like BRICS, but others don't." (huge if true)
Buckingham Palace: "The palace has seen important moments in history, like national celebrations and times of sadness." :(
Caribbean: "This region has a rich cultural mix due to a history of colonization, slavery, and immigration." (slavery produces a "rich cultural mix"???)
Columbian exchange: "European colonists and African slaves moved to the Americas." ("moved" is certainly a way of putting it)
Flowchart: "This flowchart helps you fix a broken lamp. It shows you steps as boxes, connected by arrows to show the order. First, check if the lamp is plugged in. If not, plug it in. Next, check the bulb. Is it burned out? If so, replace it. If the bulb is fine, check the switch and try flipping it. If the lamp still doesn't work, there might be a bigger problem, and you might need help from an adult or electrician." this is the whole summary, entirely based on a diagram; the final step ("check the switch") isn't even in the diagram!
Gilded Age: "The South struggled after the Civil War and faced racial discrimination, which took away Black people's rights." passive voice has been used by this large language model
Gradient: "The gradient, shown as blue arrows, points to the direction where a function changes the most. It's like finding the steepest hill on a map. The darker the color, the higher the function's value." -- again, this is the caption
Heracles: "This ancient painting shows Hercules carrying his son while facing the centaur Nessus. Hercules is a famous Greek hero, the son of the god Zeus. He's known for his strength and bravery, fighting monsters and completing tough tasks. In Roman times, he was called Hercules and was very popular. This picture tells a story from his adventures." - once again describing the caption
Islamophobia: "Some people debate what to call this issue; others insist it's real and needs to be stopped." -- "some debate what to call this issue" feels like a euphemism for something
State (polity): "[A state is] like a country's parent!" (wat)