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Hard Fork

Google’s A.I. Bonanza + Driverless Car Talk With Cruise C.E.O. Kyle Vogt

May 12, 2023
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  • Google's advancements in AI aim to improve user experiences and make information more accessible and helpful.
  • Self-driving cars face challenges in making critical decisions and gaining public trust, but their convenience and safety will likely lead to widespread adoption.

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Google's AI Bananza at Google I/O

Google I/O is an annual developer conference where Google showcases its latest developments. At this year's event, the focus was on artificial intelligence. The biggest announcement was that generative AI results are coming to Google search, allowing users to ask more complex questions and receive accurate, personalized responses. They also showcased the "Help Me Write" feature in Gmail, which assists users in composing emails. Additionally, Google introduced Project Starline, an advanced video conferencing system that provides a highly realistic and immersive meeting experience without the need for VR headsets. Overall, Google's advancements in AI aim to improve user experiences and make information more accessible and helpful.

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