This week in AI saw a host of new developments. The most notable was the launch of the ChatGPT iOS app, now available in India and more than 30 other countries. Compatible with iPhones running iOS 16.1 or later, the app is free to use, though OpenAI also offers a premium subscription plan for Rs 1,999 per month, offering faster response times and 24×7 availability even during peak hours. Google is also giving access to its AI search in the US, introducing the Search Generative Experience (SGE) along with Code Tips and Add to Sheets. Adobe made headlines as well by giving its Photoshop program a generative AI boost, introducing features like Generative Fill to allow users to extend an original image that may have been cropped in too closely. Finally, Google CEO Sundar Pichai met European Commission officials to set up a voluntary AI pact that will act as a guideline until their proposed AI laws go into effect.
TikTok is one of the leading companies in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Recently, the company has announced its plans to introduce an AI chatbot named ‘Tako’ which it is initially testing in the Philippines. Currently, the chatbot provides users with suggested prompts to help guide their conversations. The company has made it a priority to make conversations with ‘Tako’ a safe environment for users, mentioning that all conversations are monitored for safety purposes.
Sundar Pichai is a business executive who currently serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google. Pichai recently met with European Commission officials to establish a voluntary AI pact. This pact would be used as a guideline until Europe’s proposed AI laws go into effect. Pichai has been an advocate of responsible AI development and respect for user data, thus the establishment of such a pact is no surprise.
