The CEO of DeepMind, Google's artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary, has claimed that their upcoming AI system, Gemini, will surpass OpenAI's ChatGPT in terms of power. In an interview with Wired, Demis Hassabis stated that Gemini is a large language model (LLM ) similar to ChatGPT but incorporates additional features such as planning and problem-solving capabilities. The system draws on techniques used in DeepMind's earlier creation, AlphaGo, which gained recognition for its AI-driven success in the game of Go. According to Hassabis, Gemini combines the strengths of an AlphaGo-like system with the impressive language capabilities of large models, with the promise of new and intriguing innovations. The unveiling of Gemini took place at the Google I/O developer conference, alongside other AI products,but an official launch is still months away, requiring significant financial investment.
Hassabis expressed confidence in the potential of Gemini, envisioning a future where applications developed using this system would be effective. However, he also stressed the urgent need for thorough research into the potential risks associated with more powerful AI systems. DeepMind 's CEO has previously suggested that Human-level artificial intelligence could emerge as early as 2033. This announcement comes in the wake of Google's introduction of Bard, their own AI-powered chatbot aimed at competing with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Nonetheless, Bard faced internal skepticism from former Google employees who expressed concerns about its societal implications. Furthermore, Bard has been barred from launching in the European Union as Irish regulators accused Google of failing to submit the required documents.
As DeepMind continues to advance with the development of Gemini, they aim to create an AI system that surprises the capabilities of ChatGPT. By combining the strengths of AlphaGo with the language processing abilities of large models, Gemini is expected to offer new and interesting inno vations. However, the official launch of Gemini is still several months away and will require a significant financial investment. DeepMind's CEO emphasized the importance of research into the potential risks posed by more powerful AI systems, highlighting the need to address these concerns proactively. Meanwhile, Google's own AI chatbot, Bard, has faced internal skepticism and regulatory hurdles, preventing its launch in the European Union.
