Google is using new AI to compete with Microsoft's GPT4: What we know so far

.Google has been actively developing and deploying new AI technologies to compete with Microsoft's OpenAI-powered GPT-4. Here’s what we know so far about Google's efforts:

1. Gemini AI (Previously Bard)

• Google's flagship AI model, Gemini, is its most advanced multimodal AI, designed to compete directly with GPT-4.

• Gemini comes in three versions:

  • Gemini Ultra (most powerful, comparable to GPT-4)

  • Gemini Pro (scalable for a wide range of tasks)

  • Gemini Nano (lightweight for on-device use, like smartphones)

• It can process text, images, audio, and video, making it more versatile than purely text-based models.

2. Integration with Google Products

• Search (SGE - Search Generative Experience): AI-powered summaries and answers in Google Search.

• Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail): AI-assisted writing, data analysis, and email drafting.

• Android (Gemini Nano): On-device AI for features like smart replies and summarization.

• Google Cloud: Offering Gemini to enterprises for custom AI solutions.

3. Performance & Benchmarks

• Google claims Gemini Ultra outperforms GPT-4 in some benchmarks, including MMLU (Massive Multitask Language Understanding).

• However, independent tests show mixed results, with GPT-4 still leading in some areas like creative writing and coding.

4. Open-Source & Research Contributions

• Google continues to support open-source AI with models like Gemma (a lighter version of Gemini for developers).

• DeepMind (Google’s AI research lab) is also working on next-gen models like AlphaFold 3 (for biology) and Project Astra (a universal AI agent).

5. Challenges & Competition

• Microsoft + OpenAI: Tight integration with Azure and Copilot across Windows, Office, and Bing.

• Anthropic (Claude 3): Another strong competitor in the AI space.

• Regulatory Scrutiny: Google faces antitrust and AI ethics concerns, especially around data usage.

6. Future Plans

• Gemini 1.5: An upgraded version with a larger context window (up to 1 million tokens).

• AI Agents: Google is working on AI that can perform multi-step tasks autonomously (similar to OpenAI’s GPT-4o).

Conclusion

Google is aggressively advancing its AI ecosystem with Gemini, aiming to surpass GPT-4 in capabilities and integration. While it has made strong progress, the competition remains fierce, with Microsoft and OpenAI continuing to innovate.