Tech giant Google recently made several significant announcements at its annual Google I/O conference, revealing an array of AI-backed features that will be integrated into its major platforms. Among these, the updated Pathways Language Model (PaLM 2) stands out with its improved capabilities in such areas as reasoning, coding, and multilingualism.
PaLM 2 is now the backbone of over 25 apps, with two specialized models, Med-PaLM 2 for medical applications and Sec PaLM 2 for use in cybersecurity. The announcement comes as rivals like Microsoft’s Bing have already integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into their search engines.
Google’s flagship Search product, which will feature the new Search Generative Experience (SGE), will undergo limited experimental testing by opted-in U.S. users before the company considers a wider rollout. This new feature seemingly collates information from webpages and offers ChatGPT-like responses in search results. This AI-generated content above search results signals major changes for SEO.
In addition to updated search features, Google has expanded its conversational AI model, Bard, to over 180 countries. Bard, which is powered by PaLM 2, offers improved coding abilities and more accurate citations for its generated code.
Moreover, Google unveiled plans to integrate Adobe’s generative image AI tools into Bard, allowing it to generate images based on prompts, much like other popular tools. This integration reflects a concerted effort to expand the model’s capabilities and potential use-cases for users globally.
Google has also made use of PaLM 2 in several of its other products such as Maps, Docs, Mail, and Photos. One such example is an AI-enhanced version of Gmail’s “Smart Compose” feature, which can automatically generate email responses using a given prompt. This will make composing emails more efficient and offer a helping hand for users pressed for time.
Despite the newfound potential of PaLM 2, Google is already developing an even more advanced large language model called “Gemini.” As CEO Sundar Pichai revealed, Gemini is still being trained but has already displayed impressive multimodal capabilities. Once it has been rigorously tested for safety and fine-tuned, Gemini will also be available in various sizes and capabilities.
In conclusion, Google’s recent advances in AI integration are changing the landscape of search engines and other platforms for both developers and users. While Google’s competitors are already leveraging AI-backed features, the tech giant continues to push the boundaries with the unveiling of PaLM 2 and forthcoming Gemini. As AI technology takes center stage, it remains to be seen how this will impact consumer experiences and the broader world of technology.
Source: Cointelegraph
