Google Answers ChatGPT Challenge with Bard Expansion | Tech News
Google has announced that it will be opening up Bard, a rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, to 180 countries worldwide. Bard is part of Google's plan to expand its use of artificial intelligence across its platform. During an annual Google developers conference in Silicon Valley, executives stated that generative AI will be used to supercharge the tech giant's leading search engine. The company announced that it will be integrating Bard technology into its Gmail, photo editing, online work tools, and more. Google's AI efforts will be carried out in a "bold and responsible" way.
Google's Expansion
Google's expansion comes after months of testing Bard in the US and Britain. Users around the world can now engage with Bard in English. In the coming months, Bard will support 40 languages. Google is excited to get Bard into more people's hands, according to senior product director Jack Krawczyk. The company also unveiled new Pixel devices, including a foldable smartphone with a bendable screen that becomes the size of a tablet computer when opened. Google also added a new tablet and a lower-priced version of its flagship smartphone to the Pixel lineup.
Microsoft's Generative AI Programs
Last week, Microsoft expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programs. These programs are powered by models made by OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Some experts see this as a defining moment in the AI battle with Google and Microsoft going head-to-head for market share. However, risks from AI include its potential uses for disinformation, with voice clones, deep-fake videos, and convincing written messages.
An Existential Threat from AI
A prominent computer scientist, often dubbed "the godfather of artificial intelligence," recently quit his job at Google to speak out about the dangers of the technology. Geoffrey Hinton, who created some of the technology underlying AI systems, maintained that the existential threat from AI is "serious and close."
Despite these concerns, Google and Microsoft are continuing to develop and expand their AI technologies. As the world becomes more reliant on AI, it is important that these technologies are developed and used in a responsible way.
