Big Technology Podcast Google’s Weird Year + Neeva Goes to Snowflake — With Sridhar Ramaswamy
Sep 6, 2023
Sridhar Ramaswamy, co-founder of Neeva, former Google SVP, and current SVP at Snowflake, dive into Google's challenges in 2023, especially regarding search and AI integration. He discusses the evolution of search technology, shifting user expectations, and the impact of generative AI. Ramaswamy shares insights on the competitive landscape, detailing Neeva's transition to enterprise solutions under Snowflake. He candidly addresses the balance of AI advancement with caution and explains how enhanced data accessibility might shape future job markets.
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Google's Voice Search Misstep
- Google invested heavily in voice search and assistants, fearing their dominance.
- However, the underlying technology limited their capabilities beyond basic tasks.
Evolving User Queries
- Jason Calacanis asked Neeva "How are the Knicks doing?" and expected up-to-date information.
- This highlights how chatbots expand query types beyond traditional search engines.
Trust and Chatbots
- People tend to trust chatbot-generated text, even with citations, raising concerns about critical thinking.
- This blind trust poses a challenge as distinguishing real from fake information becomes harder.