As the race for computational language models becomes more cutthroat, tech companies are gearing up to unveil their own contenders in the arena. Recently, Google announced its latest conversational AI chatbot, Bard, in an effort to compete with its rivals, such as Microsoft, ChatGPT, and Bing. Although the launch of Bard has not yet taken place, unlike the newly launched New Bing with ChatGPT and the continuously improving OpenAI chatbot, Google is making progress. As reported by 9to5Google, an email has been sent to Google Pixel Superfans, inviting them to use Bard before its official release to the public.

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According to the email, Bard is an early experiment by Google that allows users to collaborate with generative AI. The Pixel Superfan community members have been offered early access to Bard, providing them with a head start and the opportunity to offer their feedback before it becomes available to the rest of the public. Google acknowledges that, while large language models such as Bard are not always accurate, input from a diverse range of experts and users will help improve the chatbot, since machine learning will help improve on the datasets for such models.

To clarify, the Pixel Superfans program is a Google-run community comprising passionate Pixel users who want to share their love for all things Pixel with like-minded individuals. Google invites potential Pixel Superfans to join the community, which provides them with exclusive access to special events, perks, a private discussion group, and an opportunity to belong to a community of Pixel enthusiasts. However, to join, one must receive an invitation from Google, be at least 18 years old, live in the United States, and preferably own a Pixel device.

Google has reportedly been testing Bard with its employees to identify and correct any errors the AI chatbot may produce. By granting similar access to Pixel Superfans, they can further “train” Bard to enhance its ability to respond to queries correctly. It’s worth noting that Bing has significantly benefited from integrating ChatGPT with its mobile and desktop search engine, reaching over 100 million active daily users earlier this month. It’s possible that Google perceives this as a potential threat, which could explain why they’re expediting Bard’s release.

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