Google is set to introduce new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in search functions and other Google services, as the company races with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to remain at the forefront of AI technology.
AI Oversights with Gemini Model
Google’s AI Oversights, powered by its updated Gemini model, will now be equipped to offer users more comprehensive answers to their queries – including those posed through videos. The announcement came during Google’s annual developers conference on Tuesday.
Competition with OpenAI
The unveiling of Google’s AI updates closely followed OpenAI’s announcement of its GPT-4o model during a live demonstration. Both companies have been leading players in the rapidly evolving generative AI sector. Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, described the updates as a peek into the future of search in the Gemini era.
Enhanced User Experience
One impressive demonstration by Google showcased how a single query could provide a user with information on nearby yoga studios, including pricing, reviews, and distances, through AI Oversights. This update incorporates multistep reasoning as part of the AI’s enhanced capabilities.
Project Astra
During a demonstration, Google showcased Project Astra’s capabilities as it identified items, equations, and office locations while an employee navigated the DeepMind office in London using a phone’s camera lens. Additionally, Google revealed plans to integrate AI-powered search features into Android phones, with Gemini set to become the new AI assistant for Android devices.
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