After trailing OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Bard levels the field. Now, aiming to broaden its generative AI collection, Google plans to introduce AI tools for life guidance.
According to The New York Times, Google’s AI units, including DeepMind, are said to be experimenting with an AI aide capable of handling over 21 various personal and work-related responsibilities. These tasks encompass offering life counsel, brainstorming, and even providing educational support. The report hints at Google’s pursuit of an edge over rivals like Microsoft-supported OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon. Furthermore, Google might be considering entrusting AI with delicate assignments.
Scale AI, in collaboration with the Google DeepMind unit, has purportedly been brought on board by Google. Allegedly, the “assembled groups” examining these capabilities comprise over 100 specialized professionals from various domains, based on insights from two undisclosed insiders.
Nevertheless, this novel strategy seems to differ from the company’s previously communicated position, shared with Google executives in December, advocating against forming emotional bonds with chatbots due to potential “diminished control.”
The team in charge is currently evaluating the assistant’s proficiency in addressing personal inquiries, including those concerning individuals’ life difficulties.
The functionalities of this “individual” generative AI encompass the aptitude to respond to profoundly personal inquiries, like advising on the manner to inform a friend about your inability to attend their wedding.
According to The New York Times, the project’s concept generation aspect might offer users suggestions or guidance tailored to a particular situation. The tutoring functionality is designed to impart fresh abilities or enhance existing ones, such as advancing as a runner. Additionally, the planning capability can formulate financial budgets, meal plans, and exercise routines for users.
Google’s existing chatbot, Google Bard, built upon PaLM 2, reportedly refrains from offering financial, medical, and legal guidance to its users. However, this restriction might be approaching modification as Google progressively refines its novel ‘personal’ AI tools. As is customary, these intentions remain susceptible to alteration.
