Artificial intelligence continues to wield an ever-increasing influence in our daily lives, penetrating various applications, browsers, social media platforms, and now, even virtual assistants.
Recent reports from Axios, as cited by 9to5Google, indicate that Google has unveiled its plans to enhance Google Assistant using cutting-edge Large Language Model (LLM) technology. Currently, Google’s AI experiment, Bard, operates with the advanced PaLM 2 LLM, signaling the likelihood of similar technology integration for the virtual assistant.
An internal e-mail shared by Axios reveals that Google is already in the process of updating Google Assistant, starting with the mobile version. The potential implications of this update are significant, as it could revolutionize the functionality of Google Assistant, offering exciting prospects for users, developers, and Google’s internal teams alike.
The e-mail expresses Google’s acknowledgment of the transformative power of generative AI in people’s lives and the vast opportunities to explore a “supercharged” Assistant, empowered by the latest LLM technology.
Alongside the technical changes, the e-mail also mentions structural adjustments within the teams working on Google Assistant, with reports of employee layoffs related to these changes. Nonetheless, Google reiterates its unwavering commitment to the Assistant and remains optimistic about its bright future.
Google Assistant, boasting over 500 million monthly users worldwide, has not undergone significant updates in recent times. However, with ongoing developments, the virtual assistant is poised to receive fresh features and functionalities, as indicated by the “supercharged” reference in the internal e-mail.
It seems that Google’s AI development is embracing the “supercharged” trend, as evident with Bard being introduced as “your creative and helpful collaborator, here to supercharge your imagination, boost your productivity, and bring your ideas to life.”
