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Google's GPT-4 rival Gemini is failing to get basic facts right, and tells people to Google it when asked about some controversial topics

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Google's GPT-4 rival Gemini is failing to get basic facts right, and tells people to Google it when asked about some controversial topics

Google's new chatbot Gemini, which is powered by the GPT-4 rival, has been criticized for providing incorrect answers to basic questions and avoiding controversial topics by telling users to "Google it." Users pointed out that the chatbot struggled to provide accurate information about current events, such as the winner of the best actor at the 2023 Oscars. Gemini is seen as a significant release for Google as it aims to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. However, Google admits that the chatbot can be inaccurate and encourages users to cross-check its responses.

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Google confirms that its cofounder Sergey Brin played a key role in creating its ChatGPT rival

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Google confirms that its cofounder Sergey Brin played a key role in creating its ChatGPT rival

Google has confirmed that its co-founder Sergey Brin played a significant role in developing the company's GPT-4 rival, Gemini. Brin, who stepped back from the company in 2019, is listed as a "core contributor" to the latest AI model in Google's white paper. This confirms reports of Brin's active involvement as Google aims to catch up with its AI competitors. The tech giant has recently released various AI features and tools, including Gemini, which is said to outperform OpenAI's GPT-4. Brin's return signifies his interest in the AI revolution.

The version of Google's Gemini you can use right now doesn't beat OpenAI's GPT-4

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

The version of Google's Gemini you can use right now doesn't beat OpenAI's GPT-4

Google's launch of its AI model called Gemini falls short of its goal to outperform OpenAI's GPT-4. The version currently available, Gemini Pro, can be accessed through Google's Bard chatbot. While it surpasses GPT-3.5 in most measures, it fails to beat GPT-4. The more advanced version, Gemini Ultra, which is said to outperform GPT-4, won't be available until next year. Critics have expressed mixed reactions, noting the lack of transparency in Gemini's training data and how it was filtered.

Sundar Pichai says Gemini’s controversial responses ‘completely unacceptable’: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai says Gemini’s controversial responses ‘completely unacceptable’: report

Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, has acknowledged that the controversial responses from Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, are "unacceptable." The chatbot had generated questionable text responses, leading to accusations of bias and errors in image generation. Pichai stated that structural changes will be made to address the issues and that improvements are already being seen. Google temporarily paused Gemini's image generation feature and plans to relaunch it soon, with modifications. Additionally, discussions on AI bias and reliability continue, as the chatbot's responses to political topics have also raised concerns.

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, launched Grok 4, a flagship AI model touted as a rival to OpenAI's GPT-5 and Google's Gemini. Alongside, a $300 monthly subscription plan, SuperGrok Heavy, was introduced. Grok 4 features enhanced performance benchmarks and is deeply integrated into Musk's social network, X. Despite its advancements, xAI faces challenges, with recent controversies over antisemitic comments made by Grok affecting its reputation. xAI continues to expand its offerings with new AI models and partnerships.

Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim AI ignores Ola, says Ather EV is best scooter in India

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim AI ignores Ola, says Ather EV is best scooter in India

Krutrim AI chatbot, created by Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, has faced controversy after naming Ather Energy's 450X Gen 3 as the best electric scooter in India, despite competition from Ola. Krutrim, designed to rival chatbots like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, made this declaration in response to a user's question. The chatbot highlighted the Ather 450X's top-notch ride quality, performance, and battery features. Krutrim recently launched its own chatbot, Krutrim Assistant, and confirmed that it is based on OpenAI's GPT-3.5 language model.

Gemini on Android can't ID songs, and it's frustrating

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Gemini on Android can't ID songs, and it's frustrating

Google's Gemini chatbot has faced criticism for its cultural insensitivities and shortcomings on Android. The chatbot's image generator previously depicted people of color in Nazi uniforms, while its commentary has been described as absurd. On Android, Gemini breaks Google Assistant's song recognition feature, which is frustrating for users who relied on it. The article discusses the author's personal experience and disappointment with Gemini, highlighting its lack of basic features like playing songs and creating lists. The author also mentions attempting to reach out to Google for clarification on the issue.

Google’s AI charge: How Sergey Brin is taking on the might of OpenAI

Livemint

Livemint · 2m ago

Google’s AI charge: How Sergey Brin is taking on the might of OpenAI

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has rejoined the company to spearhead efforts in developing a leading foundational AI model, known as Gemini. This project involves a team of over 300 engineers, tasked with creating a competitive alternative to OpenAI’s GPT models. With Google CEO Sundar Pichai occupied with various responsibilities, Brin’s primary focus has shifted to achieving Google's AI ambitions, with an aim to establish Gemini as the world’s first artificial general intelligence by 2030.

Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones

Apple is reportedly considering a collaboration with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into iPhone features. This move would further strengthen Google's dominance as Apple's preferred search engine on iPhones. Apple is looking to license Google's AI technology to introduce AI-powered updates with iOS later this year. The company has also discussed the potential use of GPT models with OpenAI. Apple faces pressure to catch up with competitors in the AI field, prompting talks of leveraging third-party AI technology. Google, despite experiencing setbacks with Gemini, has already partnered with Samsung and launched AI features on its Pixel series of phones.

Meta plans launch of new AI language model Llama 3 in July: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta plans launch of new AI language model Llama 3 in July: report

Meta Platforms is preparing to release Llama 3, an updated version of its AI language model, which aims to improve responses to controversial queries. The company's researchers are working to make the model more flexible in providing contextual information for contentious questions. This move comes as Meta's rival, Google, temporarily paused the image-generation feature on its Gemini AI due to inaccuracies. Llama 2, the current version powering Meta's chat bots, avoids answering controversial questions. The upcoming Llama 3 is expected to provide better understanding and nuanced responses, and Meta also plans to enhance safety training for the model.

Google leans further into AI-generated overviews for its search engine

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Google leans further into AI-generated overviews for its search engine

Google is enhancing its search engine with advanced AI technology, integrating its Gemini 2.0 model to tackle complex queries. AI-generated overviews will appear above web links and be more accessible to teenagers in the US. The new AI mode may provide conversational but potentially inaccurate responses, with tighter controls for sensitive topics. Initial tests are in Google's Labs for premium users. This shift could impact traffic to publishers and further entrench Google's dominance amidst monopoly allegations.

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