Google has announced the launch of its own AI chatbot, Bard, which aims to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Bard is based on the LaMDA model, which allows users to have fluid conversations on various topics. Although the tool is still in its experimental stage, it aims to combine the world's broad knowledge with the power and creativity of large language models to provide fresh and high-quality answers.
Bard utilizes a lightweight version of LaMDA, which requires less computational power, allowing more people to use it. In addition, Google uses web information to provide fresh answers, which suggests that Bard can also answer questions about recent events, an area where ChatGPT currently falls short.
Unlike ChatGPT, which is a fully developed chatbot, Bard is currently being marketed as an experimental AI service. The tool is being made available to a test group, with wider access expected in the coming weeks. Google plans to use external feedback combined with internal tests to ensure that Bard's responses meet high standards for quality and safety.
Bard is being developed in response to the perceived threat posed by ChatGPT, with Google reportedly feeling the pressure to develop a tool that can compete with OpenAI. The announcement of Bard seems to be part of a broader AI strategy, with Google planning to incorporate certain AI features into Google Search. This will make it easier for users to access complex information and multiple perspectives, helping them to understand the bigger picture.
The competition in the AI chatbot space is heating up, with Microsoft investing heavily in OpenAI and planning to integrate ChatGPT into Bing and other Office applications. However, Google's move to develop its own chatbot seems to be a significant step towards establishing itself as a major player in the AI landscape.
