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Google co-founder and Alphabet chairman Sergey Brin made a rare public appearance over the weekend to express his interest in advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and address Google’s recent missteps with the Gemini generator.
Speaking at the “House of AGI” in Hillsboro, California, Brin joined entrepreneurs and developers to test Google’s Gemini model aimed at achieving artificial intelligence (AGI). At the event, Brin answered questions from attendees and discussed many aspects of artificial intelligence and Google’s strategic position in the market.
As for flaws in the rollout of Google’s photo creator, Brin admitted, “We messed up the design of the image” due to the issue of inadequate testing. He acknowledged that the situation had upset many people and confirmed Google’s intention to restart the program soon.
Brin, who returned to his job at Google to strengthen the company’s artificial intelligence, talked about the significant progress made by artificial intelligence capabilities in the last few years. Year. However, he acknowledged that there were also persistent problems, including the emergence of “hallucinations” or incorrect responses produced by cognitive models.
In response to questions about Google’s business model and the future of online advertising, Brin expressed confidence in the company’s future. adaptability. While acknowledging the potential for change in business models, he emphasized the value of providing free access to supporting information.
Recalling Google’s previous attempts in the field of hardware (such as Google Glass), Brin admitted that mistakes were made, but there is still interest in new technologies such as headphones. He praised rivals’ advances in virtual reality and acknowledged the potential of products like Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta Quest headsets.
When asked about Gemini’s potential impact on things like spatial computing and Google Maps, Brin expressed curiosity, raising the possibility of integrating multiple 3D data tabs, and said he hadn’t considered the previous idea.
Brin’s comments provide insight into Google’s ongoing efforts in AI research and development and its commitment to solving problems and exploring new areas of technology.