Google has entered the next step of its deployment for the AI conversational bot “Bard.” Users can sign up through the waitlist to experience this service, reminiscent of the recently introduced Microsoft ‘Bing’ upgrade. Thus, Tuesday marked an announcement from Google regarding this development.
So far, Google’s Bard beta program has relied on a hand-selected set of trusted testers. No information exists regarding the number of people admitted to this next stage or the waiting list size.
Limited to the U.S. and U.K., Google is taking a more cautious approach by only accepting applicants from those countries.
With its 90% share of the internet market, Google recognizes the high risk associated with providing users with a reliable source of information. The search engine is relied upon heavily, so they must continue to be diligent in their service.
While protecting themselves from potential pitfalls, Google and its parent company, Alphabet, are progressing.
A query box connected to the Bard platform will be made available via a separate site from typical search engines. With this, users can check the accuracy of what the chatbot displays.
In February, Alphabet Inc.’s stock saw an 8% drop due to an issue with AI chatbot Bard’s initial unveiling. The small error involved a misunderstanding of a question about the James Webb Telescope, impacting around $100 billion in shareholder wealth. This incident revealed how extremely sensitive AI can be in such situations.
Google, who believes Bard has the potential to offer “incredible benefits” such as jumpstarting creativity, curiosity, and productivity in humans, wrote a blog quoting two of their vice presidents with help from Bard. Despite the associated risks, they are confident in their decision.
Of course, there are also concerns about the ethical implications of AI chatbots. As these technologies become more advanced, ensuring they are used responsibly and ethically will be important. This will require careful consideration of privacy, bias, and transparency.
Overall, the future of AI chatbots is exciting and full of possibilities. With companies like Google pushing the boundaries of what is possible, we can expect to see even more impressive chatbot technology in the coming years. As long as we approach these developments with a focus on responsibility and ethics, the potential benefits of AI chatbots are significant.
Source: New York Daily News
