According to a report from Axios, Google aims to revolutionize its Assistant using generative AI, integrating advanced language models similar to ChatGPT and Google’s Bard chatbot. This development is primarily geared towards optimizing mobile devices.
Restructuring the Assistant Team
In line with the Assistant upgrade, Google is undergoing a reorganization of its Assistant team. The company has disclosed that a few roles will be eliminated, impacting several employees. Axios has reported that this restructuring has led to layoffs affecting dozens of workers.
Commitment to Assistant’s Future
In an email from Peeyush Ranjan, Google’s vice president of Assistant, and Duke Dukellis, the product director, both express unwavering dedication to Assistant’s progress and a positive outlook for its promising future.
Expanding Assistant’s Capabilities
While specific details about the upcoming features remain undisclosed, Google’s potential plan of integrating Assistant with its AI chatbot, Bard, holds significant promise. This integration could enable Assistant to provide more comprehensive answers by tapping into information from diverse sources across the web, significantly expanding its capabilities.
Privacy Concerns and Uncertain Timeline
The timeline for incorporating this technology into Google’s smart home products remains uncertain, leaving many with concerns about potential privacy implications that may arise from such an implementation.
