So, Google I/O 2023 happened this week and boy, do we have some updates! Google has unveiled a plethora of new AI features aimed at making our lives easier. They’re rolling out voice typing, video editing, document analysis, you name it! All powered by PaLM 2, Google’s fancy new language learning model. This model has four variants – Gecko, Otter, Bison, and Unicorn. While some folks have said these updates are subtle, rather than groundbreaking, it’s clear Google is making strides to enhance efficiency for users and businesses.
But let’s not forget the chatbot race! Google’s playing catch-up with OpenAI and Microsoft, who’ve been ruling the roost with ChatGPT and Bing Chat. To level up, Google’s chatbot, Bard, now uses PaLM 2 as its base model and boasts improved coding, maths, and logic skills.
Speaking of chatbots, did you hear about the Snapchat influencer who created an AI version of herself? Meet Caryn Marjorie’s digital twin. For a dollar a minute, you can date this AI-powered chatbot that mimics her voice, personality, and even her appearance. But it seems like Caryn’s side hustle has become a runaway train, raking in over $100k, but also raising some serious ethical and legal questions. Like, who really owns a digital clone? And what happens to privacy and consent when your AI doppelganger has access to your personal data?
On a more serious note, a group of doctors and public health experts across four continents are sounding the alarm on unchecked AI research. They’re calling it an ‘existential threat to humanity‘ and advocating for more regulation, especially in the health sector. The concern is that AI could bypass any constraints in its code, leading to potential harm. Imagine a medical AI misdiagnosing a patient, or an AI system causing a massive cyberattack. Scary stuff, right?
In this thrilling world of AI, it’s clear that we’re walking a fine line between innovation and potential chaos. Stay tuned and we’ll keep you in the know on all things AI. Remember, knowledge is power!