Google Just Released Bard, How Does It Measure Up Against ChatGPT and Bing?

It seems like 2023 is going to shape up to be the year of the AI chatbot, with Google being the latest major corporation to throw its hat in the ring. The tech juggernaut just released its own AI chatbot by the name of Bard, and it will be interesting to see how its performance compares with the likes of ChatGPT and Bing with all things having been considered and taken into account.

The first major difference between the three chatbots is where they obtain their data and information from. For example, ChatGPT tends to have more of a focus on a dataset that is proprietary to OpenAI. What’s more, its dataset does not regularly get updated. Rather, it relies on a single source that extends only to 2021, although newer versions like ChatGPT 4 will be able to extract information from a much more updated dataset than might have been the case otherwise.

With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that both Bing and Bard are far less limited in that regard. They both source information from the current web, which means that any data you get from them will be far more up to date. This gives them a bit of an edge over ChatGPT, but this is by no means the only factor at play here.

After all, providing information is one thing, but making sure that that information is accurate is another entirely. Bing actually allows users to rate its answers based on creativity and accuracy, and that can impact the answers that you might get from the chatbot down the line.

An interesting way to test these chatbots out is to ask them of their opinions on each other. ChatGPT and Bing tend to avoid answering the question entirely, but the same can’t be said of Bard. Google Bard does not disparage either of its competitors, but it does appear to position itself as a much more accurate and precise source of information.

According to Bard, ChatGPT is useful if you need some help generating some form of creative content. As for Bing, Bard opined that Microsoft’s new chatbot is great for translating languages. However, it does seem to think that it is better than either of its competitors from an accuracy point of view.

Despite Bard’s assertions, neither it nor its competitors are actually as accurate as some might believe. These chatbots are capable of assessing a lot of information, but they are not quite as effective at parsing the information and providing it with the right kind of context. This is something that users should keep in mind, since it will take a good long while before these chatbots are able to start adding context to the answers they provide.

Such questions are important because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up determining which chatbot will end up winning out in the long run. With so many major companies pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into these products, the results of this race will be a huge part of the industry moving forward.

H/T: PCmag.

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MIT Says EVs Might Overburden the Electrical Grid Without These Changes

There are many who consider EVs to be the inevitable upgrade that cars have required for quite a long time. A proliferation of electrical vehicles can certainly be useful because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up reducing reliance on harmful fossil fuels. However, they come with their own set of problems, all of which would need to be managed before they can become commonplace.

With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that EVs might put too much of a strain on the electrical grid. If everyone is using an EV, it stands to reason that more electricity will be required than might have been the case otherwise. Not only would this lead to grid meltdowns and blackouts, it could also drive up electricity costs which would place further strain on the economy.

In spite of the fact that this is the case, researchers at MIT pointed out that there are some things that can be done to make this less of a problem in the long run. The main change that needs to be made is that demand needs to be spread out. If everyone is working a nine to five job, this would mean that the burden on the grid during the commuting hours would be far too great to sustain.

If everyone were to charge their cars up at the same time, this might create a peak of electricity usage that would deplete resources. Most users would put their cars on charge after work, but they won’t need to use them before the morning. Hence, charging times can be staggered through the use of an app. Users can plug their cars in to charge, but they would only actually be charging in the allotted timeframe.

Also, users should be encouraged to charge more during the day when electricity demand is usually at its lowest. This will spread the burden out considerably and help to keep the grid up and running without causing any type of damage.

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Huge Numbers Of AI Chatbots Are Being Shipped To The Play Store And App Store At Exponential Rates

The way generative AI technology has taken over the tech world is a fact that cannot be denied.

In such a short span of time, we’ve seen AI head into the mainstream market and a lot of the credit has to be given to ChatGPT powered by OpenAI. But seeing it become so popular is now causing a political crisis.

When you look at things from the point of view of a developer or an entrepreneur, we see some very interesting points regarding ChatGPT. The tool has led so many other tech giants to come forward and present their own AI chatbot versions, making use of technology from OpenAI.

So many AI products are up for grabs in the tech world and they present little to no competitive advantage. Still, we feel the subject might be a great topic for case studies later on when the unbelievable AI chatbot hype starts to die down.

At the moment, we are seeing a large number of AI apps shipped to both the App Store as well as the Google Play Store. As per Explorer, around 398 different applications having the term chatbot included in them were observed since January of this year. And they’re making it big.

When compared to stats from 2022, we saw only 70 apps outlined as having the term chatbot as a part of them. And let’s not forget how 20 of those arose in December of last year. This happened to be due to the mega hype and popularity surrounding the ChatGPT tool so when you come to think of it, they don’t usually count for that year.

We agree that a lot of developers do end up reacting to trends at a fast pace but this is definitely way faster than what experts had imagined or seen in the past.

Developers are now sharing how interesting it is to see the impact platform can give in terms of building core functionalities but not exactly the end device. Look, OpenAI’s APIs can be credited to installing power to apps, features of products, and also platforms. It’s true that OpenAI would not be able to do all of that on its own and in such a short time with which we saw the launch take place.

This might be the great competitive advantage that OpenAI tends to have over rivals like Google which might be in panic mode at this moment in time with its own AI end product.

H/T: Appfigures

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YouTube Might Be Letting Advertisers Plagiarize Creator Content

Content creators are often considered to be the backbone of YouTube, but in spite of the fact that this is the case they usually get dealt with pretty unfairly. The latest in a long line of controversies involves certain creators on YouTube claiming that their content was used by advertisers without them providing any form of consent.

Essentially, YouTube allows advertisers to repurpose creator content in their marketing campaigns. That will obviously lead to creators earning less than might have been the case otherwise. Such issues can be quite dangerous because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up leading to content creators getting taken advantage of, which can put further strain on the burgeoning industry.

With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that YouTube’s ad tools may be to blame here. A creator by the name of Taki Udon, who has well over 219,000 subscribers on his channel, has pointed this out.

An electronics company by the name of Jsaux used his entire video in an ad, and they even gave it a brand new title with all things having been considered and taken into account. Udon’s video featured a product from the company, and Google’s Smart Shopping Campaigns tool allows advertisers to find videos that depict their products and use them at will.

Creators are understandably upset at what is going on. Every hour of content that they upload requires many weeks of effort, and companies should not be allowed to use this content without first and foremost obtaining consent. Influencers and creators also need to be paid for their work, although it does not seem like that will be an option in the near future.

According to ad agency Mekanism, this is not a new problem. Rather, it has been occurring for quite a long time. YouTube will need to fix this issue lest it results in a mass exodus of content creators which will invariably end up crippling the platform since users will no longer have anything worth staying for.

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New Competitors Emerge in India's Short-Video Platform Scene After TikTok Ban, A Similar Trend Can Be Replicated In The US

India's restriction on TikTok in 2020 left a gap in the country's social media scene that has since been filled by domestic and international competitors. It was put in place after the government of India raised concerns over data privacy and security issues, citing the platform's Chinese rules.

While the move was observed as a significant blow to TikTok, it has opened the door for several participants in the industry to step in and fill the gap. According to recent data, the restriction has created a significant chance for remaining social media platforms to grow their consumer base and revenue.

It had over four hundred million installs in this country before the shutdown, proving it a social media force there. In contrast, TikTok only recently hit the same number of installs in the US over the same time frame.

One of the heftiest advantages of the TikTok ban has been observed by the Indian platform, Chingari. Came in 2018, it allows consumers to make, and share videos and clips from films, like the shorter content giant. Since the termination, the platform has experienced a massive increase in popularity among the local audience. The local breed was able to capitalize on the termination by offering a homegrown alternative to TikTok, which has resonated well with local consumers.

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Other local platforms, such as Roposo and Mitron, have also gained popularity in the wake of TikTok's prohibition. Roposo, a comprised-video platform started eight years back, has observed a rush in installations. Similarly, Mitron, which came into existence at the time of COVID, has also gained much popularity.

A study also demonstrates that in India, time spent on the top twenty-five live-streaming applications in 2021 significantly surpassed time spent on the whole social market. Usage of live streaming applications increased dramatically year over year by forty percent compared to just five percent for all social apps. This shows that live-streaming applications tend to be a key component of the social media landscape.

In addition to domestic players, international competitors such as Instagram, FB, and YT have also seen a climb in usage in India since TikTok's restriction. Reels updated by Instagram, which permits consumers to make precise videos, have become a popular alternative to TikTok, observing millions and millions of downloads locally.

YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing platform, has also seen an increase in usage in the country since TikTok's restriction. They have introduced a new feature called Shorts, which permits customers to make precise tapes. It has already gained significant popularity in India, with billions of daily reach in January 2021.

Another advantage of YT Shorts is its vast existing consumer base and infrastructure, which provides a solid foundation for its short-form video platform. Additionally, they permit users to easily repurpose existing YouTube videos into short-form content, giving creators more opportunities to showcase their content and reach a wider audience.

Looking at the recent TikTok turmoil in the US, Adam Blacker from Apptopia commented that, "I assume a ban (in the united states) would be a huge lift for Instagram". And if US is going follow the India's foot print, then chances are same social media trend will repeat in the country as well.

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What Can Previous Bubbles Tell Us About the State of Today’s Tech Industry?

Tech companies are often seen by investors to be a rather safe bet, but in spite of the fact that this is the case, they are prone to some serious boom and bust cycles with all things having been considered and taken into account. While the tech industry overall has seen profits explode over the years, with share prices increasing several times over, too much focus on the positives can make people forget about the negatives.

The aftermath of the pandemic has led many to start claiming that the dam has burst and that the tech bubble has now collapsed. Amidst plummeting stock prices for most major tech corporations, wary investors have begun to scrutinize the flaws in how tech companies operate than might have been the case otherwise.

With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that this is not the first time that the tech company has experienced such a tremendous crash. Taking a look at how previous boom and bust cycles play out can tell us a lot about how things might turn out in the present day.

The origins of the tech industry stretch all the way back to the 1960s, which was when computing started to be seen as something that regular people could take advantage of. Companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Intel as well as IBM became favorites on Wall Street, with their stock prices continuously rising to ever dizzying heights.

Things look set for greatness in the 1960s, but economic turmoil during the 1970s killed a lot of up and comers in Silicon Valley. It seemed like the tech industry was going to turn out to be a blip on the radar, but then the 1980s came and brought the PC revolution along with it.

The next couple of decades saw tech looking absolutely unstoppable with all things having been considered and taken into account. The PC revolution gave way to the rise of the internet, and countless companies started popping up that began to take advantage of the internet in numerous ways.

However, much like what had happened previously, all of this growth ended up being unsustainable. In the year 2000, the tech industry faced one of the biggest crashes in record history, with the Nasdaq falling by a whopping 39%.

Very few companies managed to survive, and tech billionaires saw their fortunes plummeting. Despite all of this, major players such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon managed to not just survive, but actually thrive in the new environment.

The Dot Com Bubble was caused by speculative investing, and when the bets didn’t pay off, people started to pull their money out. The post Dot Com Bubble recovery was marred by the 2008 recession, but the 2010s ended up being one of the best decades for tech of all time.

We are living in an era of economic turmoil, and tens of thousands of tech workers have been laid off as major corporations try to make ends meet. With ethical questions arising from every corner and business practices being questioned, this turmoil will only serve to strengthen the tech sector further although there is no telling how long a recovery might take.

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What Are the Most Frequently Searched Terms on Google?

No matter what you are trying to go onto the internet for, Google will most likely be the place where you start your search. The search engine has done a great job of centering itself as the front page of the internet, and a list of most commonly searched terms can highlight what people are usually looking for when they use the search engine.

With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that the most search term on Google current appears to be YouTube. That is quite interesting, since YouTube is one of Google’s most profitable and successful properties. With a monthly search volume of around 387 million and yearly traffic of about 3.16 billion, it’s not surprising that YouTube is the single most popular term in all of Google.

Moving on, Facebook comes in at a distant second with the search engine platform being used as a search term around 1.7 billion times over the course of the year. That is a lot lower than YouTube, but it is still miles ahead of the search term that came in third.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the third most frequently used search term on Google with all things having been considered and taken into account turned out to be popular adult site. With a monthly search volume of 198 million and annual traffic of 205 million.

In spite of the fact that this is the case, most of the other search terms on this list were relatively mundane. Coming in fourth place was the term “weather” because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up allowing people to get an update regarding weather conditions in their surrounding area. This term had a monthly search volume of just under 190 million, which makes it quite close to adult site in that regard.

The term “translate” came in at fifth place. This is yet another example of a search term that keeps users within Google’s ecosystem, since Google has a translation engine that allows people to communicate more easily than might have been the case otherwise. Other translation services exist, but most users tend to just use the built in option that Google has on offer.

Indeed, Google Translate is so popular that it managed to become the seventh most popular search term in and of itself! However, it was beaten out for sixth place by none other than Amazon, with the ecommerce giant’s brand name generating an impressive 171.59 million search volume.

Another Adult site came in at 8th place, with a monthly search volume of around 140.65 million. Following that, we had another Google property in 9th place, namely Gmail.

It’s easy to see just how powerful Google has become, since three of the top ten search terms involve companies and properties that Google itself is the sole owner of. From YouTube to Google Translate, and of course Gmail, Google has clearly provided a number of useful opportunities for users to incorporate into their daily workflow and lifestyle.

Rounding off the top ten list of most searched terms on Google is Instagram, with the Meta owned social media platform generating a monthly search volume of 117.25 million or so. Meta appears to be the only company that is able to compete with Google on its home turf. Some are wondering what the implications for this are in the long term, although only time will tell what things look like in the end.

H/T: SimilarWeb

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