ChatGPT is the talk of the tech town right now. The AI-powered language processing model is reportedly causing turmoil worldwide, as some companies are even replacing their employees with the new software. Google is another strong contender in Artificial Intelligence. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, Google may be poised to challenge OpenAI‘s ChatGPT by allowing users to “interact directly” with its own advanced language models. This could be a smart move for the company while also taking away the exclusivity of Google’s search platform and eventually impacting Google’s core services, such as Google Assistant.
During a recent earnings call, Pichai discussed Google’s plans to harness the power of AI, referring to the technology as reaching a “tipping point.” He also highlighted the company’s history of contributing to the advancement of AI, including the creation of generative AI applications. One key example of generative AI applications is drug discovery.
Pichai further mentioned that Google has been preparing for this next step since early 2022, and the first model to be released for direct interaction with users will be LaMDA, the company’s conversational AI. Although it is not yet clear how users will engage with LaMDA, Google plans to roll out the model within the next few months, gauging its capabilities over time.
While LaMDA has been demonstrated in limited capacities, this will be the first time it will be made available to a wider audience. With rumors of Microsoft incorporating ChatGPT with Bing Search and Teams, Google may have felt pressure to demonstrate its own AI capabilities.
The tech giant has scheduled an event to showcase how it is harnessing the power of AI to enhance the way people search and interact with information. The event, which will be streamed on YouTube on February 8th, promises to deliver a clearer insight into Google’s plans with AI in the future. Furthermore, the event will possibly highlight the integration of AI with Google’s applications and services.
Pichai emphasized that Google will approach AI with caution, launching features in a controlled manner and scaling up gradually. He expressed confidence in the market’s readiness for these products but acknowledged society’s potential reservations. Nevertheless, the desire to experiment with AI is evident, and Google’s key decision to step into the arena may spell big things for AI in the future.
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