The Intelligence from The Economist

Bot the difference: AI and the future of search

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Feb 8, 2023
A battle brews in AI with Microsoft challenging Google's dominance in search technology. Both giants are integrating advanced AI models, leading to a transformative future for how we find information. The luxury office market is thriving despite economic downturns, driven by a demand for impressive amenities. Meanwhile, European bakeries are reeling from a sugar crisis, as protests highlight the soaring prices of key ingredients. The spike in sugar costs is just one indicator of broader economic challenges affecting consumers.
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ANECDOTE

ChatGPT for Social Media

  • Personal trainer Harry Smith uses ChatGPT to write social media posts.
  • This frees up his time to focus on communicating with clients.
INSIGHT

AI Search Engine Race

  • Microsoft is integrating OpenAI's technology into Bing, challenging Google's search dominance.
  • This has sparked a competitive race in the search industry, raising questions about whose technology is superior.
ANECDOTE

Chatbot Comparison

  • Arjun Rahmani compared ChatGPT and Google's Lambda on various tasks.
  • Each model had strengths: Lambda excelled at math, while ChatGPT performed better at reading comprehension.
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