We are living in an age of unprecedented technological advancement, and one of the most exciting innovations is the rise of generative AI. From Meta and Snap to Microsoft, Google and Amazon, big tech companies are all vying to take the lead in this rapidly evolving field. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the latest developments from Meta and Snap, and explore why generative AI is so important.
Meta and Snap Lead the Way
Meta and Snap are at the forefront of generative AI development. Meta has formed a new product group to focus on ‘building delightful experiences’ into all of the company’s products, while Snap has unveiled a new chatbot running on OpenAI’s GPT technology. CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the seat-shuffling in a Facebook post, stating that teams currently working on generative AI will be pulled together.
Snap’s new chatbot, My AI, is available as an ‘experimental’ feature for Snapchat+ paid subscribers. Potential use cases include recommendations, organisation, and content creation. The bot is powered by the latest version of ChatGPT, and Snap have taken the unusual step of apologising in advance for any foot-in-mouth moments users may experience.
The Big Picture
Generative AI is a hot topic right now, and big tech players are all making moves to position themselves for success. Microsoft and Alphabet have experienced some blunders, but the potential of generative AI is undeniable. At MWC, one analyst said AI was being ‘mentioned in relation to pretty much everything.’
It’s clear that generative AI is here to stay, and the latest developments from Meta and Snap are just the beginning. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this exciting technology.