Discover the unfolding saga of the AI Chatbot Wars, featuring giants like Microsoft and Google. Explore the strengths, weaknesses, and future prospects of AI language models like ChatGPT and Google’s LaMDA.
We’re smack dab in the middle of a revolution. Its name?
Artificial Intelligence
From creating artwork to writing code, AI models do things that were previously thought impossible.
Among these models, one of the most popular is ChatGPT. An AI language model that engages in conversations, answers questions, and writes essays. Microsoft announced that they will be partnering with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT-like technology to their search engine, Bing.
“It’s a new day in search. It’s a new paradigm for search. In fact, a race has started in terms of what you can expect,” says Satya Nadella, the company’s CEO. Over the last 8 months, the chatbot has gone from an almost unknown entity to being used in a myriad of ways.
The AI Wars are Here: The Battle between Microsoft and Google
“The big battle that’s happening right now is between two of the largest tech companies in the world: Microsoft and Google. But other tech companies may soon jump into the fray as well,”said Tarulata Champawat from InfoBeans Technologies.
Microsoft’s move has not gone unnoticed by Google, which has announced that it will soon release its own AI chatbot called Bard. Google claims that its chatbot is so advanced that it can respond like a sentient being. It is based on a model called LaMDA. However, recent reports have raised doubts about its abilities.
With the AI Wars heating up, the question on everyone’s mind is: whose technology is better?
A correspondent from The Economist recently did a side-by-side comparison of ChatGPT and Google’s LaMDA. There was no clear winner, as each had their own strengths and weaknesses. ChatGPT has the advantage of having reached 100 million active users. This gives it an edge in terms of data collection and fine-tuning the model.
Monopoly of Big Companies: The Rise of Startups
The big tech companies have the advantage in the AI wars, owing to their financial resources and ability to invest in research and development. However, the rise of startups building large language models is leveling the playing field. With the help of venture capital, these startups are making strides in the field of AI, challenging the dominance of the big companies.
Limitations of AI Chatbots
While AI chatbots have made great strides in recent years, they still have limitations that we should be aware of. One major limitation is limited creativity. AI language models can only generate ideas based on the data they have access to. They cannot come up with new ideas.
Additionally, these models can sometimes give wrong answers due to insufficient training. They have no access to real-time data outside of what they have been fed.
AI chatbots can be useful when used with caution. Cross-checking the information provided by these models before publishing is crucial.
The Future of AI Chatbots
The AI Wars are just beginning, and we can soon expect more players to enter the arena. As for the winner? Only time will tell. Microsoft may have won the AI battle, but Google may just win the war. Or it may be a new player entirely.
“I do not believe the new version of Bing that leverages large language model technology will turn out to be a serious threat to Google’s search business. “Google has large language model technology that is at least on par with that from Microsoft and OpenAI,” says Mark Riedl, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
However, he adds: “Microsoft has pulled off a major feat by virtually overnight making search technology a two-way race again. It will be interesting to see how things play out.”
