Source: The Verge
Summary
Google has launched Bard, a new AI chatbot that allows users to have conversations and get information on a range of topics. Bard is based on Google’s LaMDA technology and is available to the public for testing. According to Google, Bard is designed to provide more accurate and up-to-date information than traditional search results. The company said it will continue to improve the chatbot based on user feedback.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Google’s Bard is just the latest in a long line of ” revolutionary” AI chatbots. It promises to provide more accurate information, but we’ve heard that one before. The fact that it’s based on existing LaMDA technology doesn’t exactly scream innovation. And let’s be real, it’s still a beta release, which is just a nice way of saying “we’re not quite sure if it works yet”. Google’s attempt to rebrand a search bar as a chatbot is just embarrassing.
Author: Evan Null
The Never-Ending Cycle of “Revolutionary” AI
It seems like every few months, a new AI-powered chatbot is launched with grand promises of changing the way we interact with information. But how often do these chatbots actually deliver on those promises? And how often do they just end up being rehashed versions of existing technology?
The Beta Release Blues
Google’s decision to release Bard as a beta is just a cop-out. It’s a way of saying “we’re not quite sure if this thing works, but hey, you can try it out and see for yourself”. But isn’t that just what we do with any new technology? Try it out and see if it’s worth using? Why not just be honest and say “we’re still working on it”?
The LaMDA Connection
Bard is based on Google’s LaMDA technology, which is just a fancy name for “we’ve been working on this for a while and we’re finally ready to show you something”. But what does that really mean? Is LaMDA some kind of revolutionary new technology, or is it just a rebranded version of something we’ve seen before?
The Search Bar Rebrand
Let’s be real, Bard is just a search bar with a fancy new interface. It’s not like Google is actually trying to change the way we interact with information, they’re just trying to make it look like they are. And that’s just embarrassing.
The Future of AI (Again)
Google’s launch of Bard is just another example of the tech industry’s obsession with AI. Every few months, a new company comes out with a new AI-powered product that’s supposed to change the world. But how often do these products actually deliver on those promises? And how often do they just end up being rehashed versions of existing technology?
