Google’s version of ChatGPT arrives this Thursday in the European Union, and will be available from 8am Lisbon time. The tool, called Bard, has been available in the US (and 178 other countries around the world) for months, but the US company needed more time to ensure its generative AI software respected European privacy policies.
The version that’s now arriving in Europe comes with a small ribbon, in blue, that reminds you that answers can be revised by humans to increase quality Chat bot (for example, making sure the Bard doesn’t spread false information or hate speech) and a button that redirects users to Google’s privacy policy—something competing software also does.
On top of that, Bard promises to be able to respond (via text or voice) in more than 40 languages, including Portuguese from Portugal, and program and analyze images through a cell phone’s camera. it will not be (for now) Advertising.
“There is no race for artificial intelligence. There is a race: to do things well,” Jack insisted Krawzikproduct manager at Google and one of those responsible for the development of Bard, in introducing the software to journalists in the EU – early access to the platform was not granted.
The company has not commented directly on the concerns of European regulators that prevented Bard from reaching Europe in June as originally planned. Access Chat bot to the EU, though, accompanied by the launch of a new Privacy Help hub dedicated exclusively to Bard, as well as a page about privacy updates for the tool. The spaces will emerge from talks with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), the authority responsible for ensuring the protection of personal data in the European Union.
In response to questions from PÚBLICO, a DPC spokesperson confirmed that Google had “made a number of changes prior to launch, notably more transparency and changes to controls for users” and agreed to report on Bard usage in the EU within three months.
With Bard, users in the EU now have three main locations Chatbots “Generalists”, who respond to everything, based on the available information Connected – Bard, Bing (Microsoft), ChatGPT (OpenAI). All from American companies.
Bard uses audio images and captions
As for specific differences: In addition to typing and the ability to respond with voice, cool Associated with various Google tools. All responses are accompanied by suggestions to search for more information on the company’s search engine (“Google He. She”Bard always saves) and can be sent directly to Gmail ( e-mail from Google) and for business tools like Google Docs or Codelab.
By clicking on the upper right corner of Bard’s answers, you can refer to alternative answers in different fonts or writing styles. The feature appears to be a response to those new concerns Chatbots It prevents people from seeking different points of view on an issue.
a Chat bot From Google also allows you to annotate and analyze photos through Lens, and program An image recognition tool developed by Google that can be installed on Tablets and mobile phones. The lens system, launched in 2017, compares objects captured with a cell phone lens, without saving them, to information in databases. The feature will launch globally on Thursday, but will initially only work in English.
ChatGPT has been using voice technology for months and It allows you to analyze the images stored on your computer, but only in the paid version which costs around 23 euros per month. The free version also includes information through September 2021 only.
Chatbots As allies of creativity
was launch Chat bot From OpenAI, in November 2022, which has led the development of several programs with generative AI capable of producing content from analysis of huge databases. Any systems that learn from data to create new data.
The ability of systems that can be used to produce malicious code and fake news is a major European concern. Another is to cut thousands of jobs around the world. A March report from investment bank Goldman Sachs warns that generative AI technology is putting some 300 million jobs at risk. Since 2019, European regulators have been working on laws to deal with this technology.
“Any technological innovation presents opportunities. 30 years ago, what a traffic analyst was Connected And a social media manager? “The most advanced computer is the human brain,” Jacques Krausek, product manager at Google, objects in Bard’s presentation. “It is humans who create new things. They do this by exploring new ways of thinking about an issue. The Bard helps,” he continues. “I spoke with a plumber who uses the Bard to simplify the explanations he has to give his clients, no technical terms.”
Now, Google He does not have a specific monetization strategy. Bard doesn’t have any ads and the company doesn’t plan to release a paid version, though it says it’s exploring ways to integrate it Chat bot in Google Business Tools and Data Analysis.
During the European presentation of A poetGoogle has confirmed over and over again Chat bot It’s an experience. “It’s only natural that people want to push the boundaries of technology. It’s a method the pirate. a A poet It’s an experiment and we’re still looking for the perfect balance,” he defends Krausekwhen asked about his “hallucinating” ability A poetwhich is what happens when results are generated that may seem reasonable, but are outside the context of the question and are factually incorrect.
“An aspect of hallucinations is creativity. Filling a space that doesn’t exist yet with possibility. When asked ‘how will humans get to Mars,’ the most likely answer is: ‘We don’t know.'” He noted that the best way to find out is by exploring. possibilities. Krausek. “We are facing a new paradigm that allows computers to be creative. We want people to enjoy the product and feel that the product is useful without causing any harm. But there is no right answer to this. It is necessary to put the product in the hands of people,” he concludes.
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