Google CEO Sundar Pichai sees ex-employees founding startups as positive for tech. He believes Google's long-term focus on AI will keep it competitive.
A recent survey by Morgan Stanley shows low adoption rates of AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bard. Only 19% used ChatGPT and 9% used Bard, with majority expressing unwillingness to use them. The analysts suggest these low rates are due to chatbots being in early stages, but they are useful in e-commerce and can boost revenue. Improvements in functionality and user-friendliness will increase adoption rates. For now, most people still use search engines for online tasks like shopping.
Google's new AI-driven search engine eliminates the need for keyword searches and visits to multiple sites to gather information. However, users must double-check sources to verify accuracy, as the AI engines can make mistakes. Early access is available, but the trial run ends in December.
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