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Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

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The blog post is an example of why when you go through a number of edits and additions from various internal groups, marketing, legal, compliance etc. you end up with a message that's a lot of words but not a lot of information for any key audience. I went through the article 3 times thinking I missed the link to try out Bard, get some sense of timeline, roll-out plan...nothing. Come on Google...

If you have to ask, you're not invited.

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Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

#32
post #23
post #13

The blog post is an example of why when you go through a number of edits and additions from various internal groups, marketing, legal, compliance etc. you end up with a message that's a lot of words but not a lot of information for any key audience. I went through the article 3 times thinking I missed the link to try out Bard, get some sense of timeline, roll-out plan...nothing. Come on Google...

If you have to ask, you're not invited.

We know how well that worked out for Google+

Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

#33

> We’re releasing it initially with our lightweight model version of LaMDA. This much smaller model requires significantly less computing power, enabling us to scale to more users, allowing for more feedback. Seems odd to release something worse than the competition. Is there a reason why google wouldn't just come out with the best the have? Are they afraid this will eat into their ad revenue if people no longer need…

> Is there a reason why google wouldn't just come out with the best the have?

Given that ChatGPT has hit scaling issues, a faster model with higher uptime is actually now a plus assuming quality is the same.

Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

#34

> We’re releasing it initially with our lightweight model version of LaMDA. This much smaller model requires significantly less computing power, enabling us to scale to more users, allowing for more feedback. Seems odd to release something worse than the competition. Is there a reason why google wouldn't just come out with the best the have? Are they afraid this will eat into their ad revenue if people no longer need…

They're likely not willing to stomach suddenly being unprofitable again for a few years.

Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

#35

> We’re releasing it initially with our lightweight model version of LaMDA. This much smaller model requires significantly less computing power, enabling us to scale to more users, allowing for more feedback. Seems odd to release something worse than the competition. Is there a reason why google wouldn't just come out with the best the have? Are they afraid this will eat into their ad revenue if people no longer need…

> Is there a reason why google wouldn't just come out with the best the have?

They literally stated the reason in the sentence you quoted.

Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

#36
post #13

The blog post is an example of why when you go through a number of edits and additions from various internal groups, marketing, legal, compliance etc. you end up with a message that's a lot of words but not a lot of information for any key audience. I went through the article 3 times thinking I missed the link to try out Bard, get some sense of timeline, roll-out plan...nothing. Come on Google...

Having worked in big tech for a while, my written-by-a-committee alert went off quickly for this. Founders are the only ones who seem to get away without doing this when running large companies. Personality and substance are very important for communication and committees (and the folks who want to edit as part of one) never get that right.

Re: Bard and new AI features in Search

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post #13

The blog post is an example of why when you go through a number of edits and additions from various internal groups, marketing, legal, compliance etc. you end up with a message that's a lot of words but not a lot of information for any key audience. I went through the article 3 times thinking I missed the link to try out Bard, get some sense of timeline, roll-out plan...nothing. Come on Google...

It seems like a very reactionary move. ChatGPT went viral, and now they have to rush something to market to try and compete. So of course the product doesn't exist yet, but they've had enough time to put together a project plan and some mockups. It's not a great position to be in.
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