This AI-powered chatbot has generated attention in the tech world for its ability to answer questions and generate human-like text for various purposes. And it can be an effective tool for emails, summaries, essays, reports, and even creative writing pieces.
The launch of ChatGPT helped Bing exceed 100 million daily active users in March. Microsoft is also incorporating chatbot technology into its Edge browser, further showcasing the potential of AI in search.
Pichai expressed his welcome towards the competition from other companies, indicating that Google is not shying away from the challenge.
Google itself launched its own AI chatbot called Bard earlier this year, initially for an exclusive group of “trusted testers” before its complete rollout in March. But within days of its launch, Bard came under fire for giving inaccurate answers.
Incorporating more AI features into search engines comes at a time when multiple tech companies, including Google, have taken measures to cut costs.
Google laid off 12,000 workers in January. And it is planning cutbacks on some employee perks, including fitness classes and company-issued laptops, according to The Wall Street Journal.
