Google has announced it will release an AI chatbot called Bard as it looks to take on Microsoft-backed ChatGPT.
A beta version will be released to a limited number of users before the software is made publicly available in coming weeks.
Bard is seen by technology industry analysts as the search giant’s answer to the popular ChatGPT software.
Google’s Bard to take on ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a conversational AI model developed by OpenAI. It is based on the Transformer architecture and was trained on a large dataset of text from the internet, with the goal of generating human-like responses in a conversation.
ChatGPT can be used for a variety of purposes, such as generating text in a given style or answering questions, among others. It is also a fine-tuned version of the GPT-3 language model, which is one of the largest and most advanced language models developed to date.
A chatbot is a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the Internet. They can be integrated with websites, messaging platforms, or mobile apps and can assist with tasks, provide information, or simply help make interacting with technology easier.
AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are designed to think and act like humans.
These machines are trained using algorithms and data, and are capable of performing tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as recognising speech, making decisions, and solving problems.
The ultimate goal of AI research is to create systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence and improve upon human capabilities.
“Bard seeks to combine the breadth of the world’s knowledge with the power, intelligence and creativity of our large language models. It draws on information from the web to provide fresh, high-quality responses. Bard can be an outlet for creativity, and a launchpad for curiosity.”
Pichai went on to explain how the way users search for information online is changing.
“One of the most exciting opportunities is how AI can deepen our understanding of information and turn it into useful knowledge more efficiently — making it easier for people to get to the heart of what they’re looking for and get things done.
“When people think of Google, they often think of turning to us for quick factual answers, like ‘how many keys does a piano have?’ But increasingly, people are turning to Google for deeper insights and understanding — like, ‘is the piano or guitar easier to learn, and how much practice does each need?’
“Learning about a topic like this can take a lot of effort to figure out what you really need to know, and people often want to explore a diverse range of opinions or perspectives.
“AI can be helpful in these moments, synthesizing insights for questions where there’s no one right answer. Soon, you’ll see AI-powered features in Search that distill complex information and multiple perspectives into easy-to-digest formats, so you can quickly understand the big picture and learn more from the web: whether that’s seeking out additional perspectives, like blogs from people who play both piano and guitar, or going deeper on a related topic, like steps to get started as a beginner.
Pichai said the new AI features will begin rolling out on Alphabet’s search platforms soon.
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