But isn't this a pattern that's often repeated? When a technology is new, often the initial frontrunners get overrun when the next generation of that tech comes from someone else.

Because Google is an advertisement and content-gatekeeper revenue company.

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This is why, for one example, Google Assistant doesn't ever seem to get any better. There's no revenue in it. Like if your Galaxy Watch 4 decides it hears you over any other device it'll tell you "Routines aren't supported yet". But why not just hand it off to the other speaker in the room that decided it wasn't The One that time for some reason. Or realize you're in your home and it shouldn't respond on the watch at all. Or just run the routine and notify if it breaks. Anything would be better than "Request denied".

Google can't get simple stuff done anywhere ads and/or Play Store revenue isn't directly involved.

It's why you can receive important stuff in Gmail that somehow never makes it to the All Mail folder. Unsurprisingly, you gotta Search for it.

It's why they have time to block buying movies and subscribing to channels on the Amazon Prime Video app. (must use web browser) - to ensure the Play Store content is much more convenient. Meanwhile the Prime Video android app versions loaded from outside the play store even look different now. Thanks Samsung!

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Google services are becoming the next Comcast. Watch what the big 3 cloud platforms do over the next year. AI is going to need a lot more cloud.

I hate to say this, but it appears like Bing could actually overtake Google in the coming years if ChatGPT works with web search in the same creative way. It could also summarize the search results in a way that means you don't have to browse some random websites or watch some crappy 7 year old youtube videos but just get the information. Like for example, I had to search what the error code E1 meant on my dishwasher in google. I got some user manuals I could search manually through, a few websites that had the code but had different solutions to solving the problem, and I just asked chatGPT the same question and this is the result:

>The error code "E1" on a Samsung dishwasher typically indicates a problem with the dishwasher's water supply. Specifically, this error code suggests that the dishwasher is not getting enough water, or the water is not entering the dishwasher at the correct temperature.
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>To resolve this issue, try the following steps:
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>Check the water supply to the dishwasher to make sure it is turned on and the water pressure is sufficient.
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>Make sure the dishwasher's water inlet valve is not clogged or damaged. The valve is usually located at the bottom of the dishwasher and can be cleaned or replaced if necessary.
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>Inspect the dishwasher's water supply hose for any kinks, twists, or other damage that could be restricting water flow.
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>Check the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. It should be between 120 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If the water temperature is too low, the dishwasher may not operate correctly.
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>Once you've completed these steps, turn the power back on and run a cycle to see if the error code has cleared.
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>If the error code persists, it may indicate a more serious problem with the dishwasher's water supply system or control board, and you may need to contact a qualified technician to diagnose and repair the issue.

I had turned the valve off to the dishwasher when I worked on the garbage disposal and forgot to turn the valve back on, and with a simple explanation of the code I knew what I needed to do. Easy. And I was able to figure that out a lot simpler with ChatGPT and it isn't even doing bing search, it is just the chat client.

Yeah I have the same question: I remember reading that the reason it feels like Google isn't innovating is because they're balls deep in AI development and quantum computers. They also claim to have the best minds on the planet. What is Google doing all day with all these great minds??

I'd say it is a combination of things, but realize that ChatGPT came out just a few months ago. I would not be surprised if Google catches up within the year. Things are moving extremely fast. It may be that Google has something way bettr than ChatGPT in terms of capability, but they are more conservative regarding safety.

Remember it was OpenAI tech that went off the rails in the Bing chat mode.

Everyone in the industry realizes just how dangerous this stuff is. "Playing with fire" is about as much of an understatement as you could have. Google might just be playing it safe, and prioritizing safety/alignment over capabilities.

They're limiting Bard because AI models have misalignment issues and they want to make it safer.

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Bard is dumber than a bag of broken hard drives.

Google has had the wrong CEO for too long. They lost the momentum and won't be able to rebound.

Because google spends more time and money on censoring websites and search results. They pandor to the government. They deserve to take the L for AI and hopefully disappear into irrelevancy like Lycos.