Google's AI Extravaganza, PaLM 2's Grand Debut,
and Bye-Bye Boring Emails 🤖
Hello! Strap in because we're flushing down the latest tech scoop, featuring Google's AI onslaught, a new language model that might put Dr. Gupta out of a job, and the dawn of AI-empowered Google Suite. Let's plunge right in, shall we?
Google's AI Fireworks at I/O 2023 (SemiAnalysis)
Google might as well have said, "All your AI belongs to us," at their I/O 2023 conference. They flexed their AI muscle with the introduction of PaLM 2, a state-of-the-art, multilingual coding wizard of a model set to power over 25 new products and features. Move over, Polyglot programmers; PaLM 2's got 20 languages under its belt.
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PaLM 2's Special Friends: Sec-PaLM and Med-PaLM 2 (SemiAnalysis)
Sec-PaLM, trained for cybersecurity analysis, can decipher and defend against threats faster than you can say "hacker." Med-PaLM 2, on the other hand, is all set to replace your radiologist with its ability to analyze mammograms and X-rays. Better polish up that resume, Dr. Gupta.
Bard: Unchained and Unleashed (SemiAnalysis)
Bard is off the waitlist, supercharged with PaLM 2, and available in 180+ countries. It's learned Japanese and Korean, with 40 more languages in the pipeline. It can now also take images in queries, write code, and even integrate with your favorite Google apps. Bing AI, did you hear that sound? It's the sound of the gauntlet being thrown down. Oh, and did we mention the nifty export feature? No more copy-pasting, folks! And for the cherry on top, it has support for plugins like Spotify, Adobe Firefly, and Khan Academy. The Bard is truly singing now.
Google Suite's AI Overhaul (SemiAnalysis)
Google infuses its suite with generative AI, making mundane tasks a breeze. With Duet AI in Workspaces, your workflows are about to get a major upgrade. For instance, Docs + email now has a "Help me write" feature for drafting anything from a job description to a love letter. Do sheets have a "Help me organize" feature and Slides? Well, your marketing decks just got a whole lot prettier.
Google Search: Now with Extra Generative AI (SemiAnalysis)
The king of the search engine realm Google Search just got a serious AI upgrade. Now, you get a generative AI-produced response to your query even before the search results load up. SEO game, prepare for a shake-up.
And... Other Google-y Things (SemiAnalysis)
Google also introduced Vertex AI, a platform for businesses wanting to harness the power of generative AI. And with great AI power comes great AI responsibility, right? Google showcased its AI Principles as a roadmap for creating "responsible AI."
Google has truly thrown down the AI gauntlet with its latest reveals, leaving us all agog. Microsoft, the ball is in your court. Until next time, keep your tech game strong, and remember, you heard it here first on Toilet Tech News!
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