Google Announces Tools for their Conversational AI Bard
Similar to ChatGPTs plugins google has announced they will add tools to Bard. Verified developers can collaborate with them to extend the capabilities of their conversational AI.
In a landmark moment during the 2023 Google Keynote at the IO event, Google announced the introduction of tools for their Bard language model. These tools are the result of partnerships with industry-leading companies such as Instacart, TripAdvisor, OpenTable, Kayak, and more, aimed at expanding Bard's functionality. With these tools, users can seamlessly book tables, arrange flights, and complete their shopping through natural conversations with Google's conversational AI. This exciting announcement follows OpenAI's introduction of similar plugins, reflecting a race reminiscent of the competition between Google's Android and Apple's iPhone app store.
This announcement signals the beginning of a competition among different conversational AI providers to onboard as many extensions as possible. It is evident that the more extensions a conversational AI has, the more powerful and useful it becomes. As the race unfolds, we eagerly await the participation of other major players, including Apple, as they announce their own contributions to this rapidly evolving field.
While large language models are already highly valuable on their own, the integration of additional tools, will further refine their capabilities. Interestingly, large language models have faced challenges when answering quantitative questions — a limitation that can be addressed by consulting specialized services like WolframAlpha, which excel in providing accurate and comprehensive quantitative answers. By leveraging external services and presenting the results in a user-friendly manner with added context, conversational AI models can interact seamlessly with a wide range of applications, reducing the need for traditional visual web interfaces.
One key question that remains unanswered is the financing of applications built to extend the functionality of large language models. The traditional business model relying on classical advertising might not be as effective in this context. Finding sustainable revenue streams that align with the unique characteristics of conversational AI applications is an ongoing challenge that requires innovative approaches.
Google's announcement of tools for their conversational AI, Bard, marks a significant step forward in the field of AI-powered interactions. The competition to integrate extensions and the inclusion of powerful tools promise a future where conversational AI becomes an indispensable part of our daily lives. By combining cutting-edge technology, specialized services, and user-centric design, conversational AI is poised to reshape the way we interact with information and services, unlocking new possibilities.