AI News of September
Google Launches Gemini Live: A Powerful Rival to ChatGPT’s Voice Mode
Gemini is evolving to make every day easier by giving you quick access to AI-powered assistance that’s intuitive, conversational, and helpful.
On August 14, Google officially launched Gemini Live, a voice-interactive, generative AI chatbot designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode. According to the official description of Google, with Gemini Live, users can talk to Gemini and choose from 10+ “new natural-sounding voices it can respond with.”
Moreover, they can even speak at their own pace or interrupt mid-response with clarifying questions. Like in any conversation! In other words, Gemini Live, unveiled at the Made by Google 2024 event, enables users to mimic a more natural conversational flow.
Only those with a Google One AI Premium Plan subscription can access Gemini Live, which costs $20 per month and is comparable in price to ChatGPT’s premium voice features. Initially rolling out in English, Google plans to expand language support and release the feature on iOS in the coming weeks. Additionally, future updates promise integration with Google services like Keep, Tasks, and YouTube Music, further enhancing its utility.
No doubt to say, this long-awaited launch marks a significant step in the ongoing competition between Google and OpenAI, with both companies pushing the boundaries of conversational AI to provide more engaging and useful tools for users.
Here is the official launching video:
xAI Revolutionizes Image Generation on X with Grok-2
We have new players in the AI field.
With advanced image generation capabilities directly integrated into the X platform (formerly Twitter), xAI has officially launched Grok-2, an upgraded version of its AI assistant.
Grok-2 is our state-of-the-art AI assistant with advanced capabilities in both text and vision understanding, integrating real-time information from the 𝕏 platform, accessible through the Grok tab in the 𝕏 app. Grok-2 mini is our small but capable model that offers a balance between speed and answer quality. Compared to its predecessor, Grok-2 is more intuitive, steerable, and versatile across a wide range of tasks, whether you’re seeking answers, collaborating on writing, or solving coding tasks.
According to the official announcement, Grok-2 is here to leverage cutting-edge algorithms to produce high-quality images based on user prompts, making it a versatile tool for content creators, marketers, and casual users alike. With the new feature, users can easily create unique images that go well with their posts for both personal and professional use. This, of course, will improve visual storytelling on X.
Apart from producing images, Grok-2 boasts enhancements in natural language processing and conversational artificial intelligence; so much so that it enables more sophisticated and situation-specific communication. This positions xAI as a strong contender in the AI assistant space, competing with other advanced AI tools in the market.
Profound Introduces AI Search Optimization, Shaping the Future of Digital Marketing
Profound, the New York-based company, is making waves with its AI search optimization tools, providing a fresh alternative to traditional SEO strategies.
Co-Founder James Cadwallader told TechCrunch that in this new world, “every business across every industry is going to want to know how they show up in AI answers” and added:
Profound will be the solution that every company in the world uses every day to understand how these AI systems are talking about them.
Unlike conventional SEO, which focuses on optimizing content for search engines like Google, Profound’s AI search optimization tailors content to align with the nuances of AI-powered search engines. With AI assistants and smart search technologies playing an “increasingly” important role in content discovery, this strategy guarantees that brands stay competitive.
With Profound’s tools, businesses can stay ahead of the curve and make sure that their content is contextually relevant for users interacting with AI-based search platforms, in addition to being visible.
