The Download: Google playing AI search catchup, and forming relationships with chatbots
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Summary
In a departure from its traditional product announcements, Google has announced a host of new AI features for its Search and AI products, including features akin to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The new features aim to cement Google’s position as a top AI company, but the announcement also highlights how far Google lags behind its competitors.
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