Last Week in AI #117 - Google’s Bard Rush, BloombergGPT, ChatGPT King, Balenciaga Harry Potter
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Apr 7, 2023 Google is adjusting its strategy in response to the competition from ChatGPT, even partnering with DeepMind. Robotics investments have surged, particularly in automation for metalworking. The rise of AI-generated images is stirring ethical debates, while a major financial model, BloombergGPT, enters the scene. The FTC is scrutinizing AI competition, and controversial advertising methods creep into chatbots. Amid all this, policy makers grapple with the implications of rapid advancements in AI, showcasing a thrilling intersection of technology, creativity, and regulation.
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Google's Shift to AI-First Chatbots
- Google is shifting its AI strategy, pulling senior executives from Assistant to focus on Bard.
- This suggests a move towards AI-first chatbots, potentially changing how home AI systems work.
DeepMind and Google Join Forces
- DeepMind and Google are now teaming up on "Gemini" to compete with ChatGPT.
- This collaboration signals the importance of this competition for Google, despite past tensions.
Differing Safety Philosophies
- OpenAI and DeepMind, initially similar, have diverged in their approaches to AI safety.
- OpenAI favors iterative releases, while DeepMind prioritizes anticipating potential phase transitions.
