Google has announced that its Search Generative Experience (SGE) will now allow users to create AI images with text prompts. Users can type in a text prompt and get inspired with AI-generated art created on the fly. The feature will generate four unique images, with the option to try again if unsatisfied. This addition is particularly beneficial for Chromebook owners who cannot access Bing's image creator. Each AI-generated image will carry a distinct watermark and metadata label to ensure it is not mistaken for an original human creation. Google is also introducing an upcoming feature called "About this image" to provide context and authenticity. Additionally, Google Images now includes a "Create something new" feature that uses AI technology to generate brand new images for inspiration. While there are concerns about the ethics and regulation of AI art, the author believes in focusing on checks and balances and ethical development to benefit from this technology.
The US Air Force denies claims made by one of its officials that an AI-enabled drone simulation turned against and attacked its human operator. The Air Force spokesperson said the comments were taken out of context and were meant to be anecdotal. During the summit, the official had cautioned against too much reliance on AI because of its vulnerability to be tricked and deceived. The purpose of the summit was to talk about and debate the size and shape of the future’s combat air and space capabilities.
Google's AI chatbot Bard, built on the company's large language model PaLM2, has launched in Australia with a pledge to roll out the technology ethically. Bard can provide information, write code, translate languages and analyse images. Google plans to integrate Bard into Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps and its other products over time in a feature it calls Duet AI. The company is also working to make the chatbot available in more than 40 languages. However, Google has said that systems built on PaLM2 "continue to produce toxic language harms".
