Google’s DeepMind laboratory is currently working on a new AI system called Gemini, which has the potential to rival or surpass ChatGPT, according to a report from Wired. Gemini aims to combine the power of an old AI program called AlphaGo with the capabilities of a generative AI to create a language learning model (LLM) that can solve complex problems and generate natural-sounding text.
AlphaGo is known for its use of reinforcement learning, a technique where the AI learns through trial and error. By making repeated attempts and learning from each failure, AlphaGo improves its performance. DeepMind plans to integrate AlphaGo into Google’s future LLM, giving it the ability to plan and solve complex problems.
If Gemini succeeds in combining AlphaGo’s problem-solving abilities with a generative AI’s ability to gather information from the internet and produce natural-sounding text, it has the potential to be the most intelligent AI in the world. DeepMind’s CEO, Demis Hassabis, believes that if done correctly, Gemini will be the most beneficial technology for humanity ever.
Developing Gemini is a complex and expensive process that is expected to take several months and cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. In comparison, the development of ChatGPT cost over $100 million.
While Gemini sounds promising, there are concerns about AlphaGo’s suitability for solving complex problems and generating content outside of the board game Go. Additionally, the idea of an AI trial and error its way to an answer raises concerns about AI hallucinations. AlphaGo can help Gemini improve faster, but it remains to be seen how the growing pains will be handled.
The relatively short development timeline of months is also a cause for concern, considering the issues that arose with Google’s AI-powered chatbot Bard in 2023. Bard was criticized for spreading misinformation and being labeled worse than useless. Extending the development cycle and further training Gemini may be a wise decision.
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