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2023 February 6 Google announces Bard.
2023 February 8 Google's parent company, Alphabet, experiences a $144 billion drop in market value after Bard provides incorrect answers during a demonstration. The incident raises concerns about Google's position in the race for the future of internet search, especially in light of the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Microsoft's unveiling of a new version of its Bing search engine and Edge browser, incorporating technology from OpenAI, further intensifies the competition. Despite Bard being available only to limited testers and ChatGPT also facing accuracy issues, investors remain sensitive to any potential threats to Google's search business, which is a significant revenue driver for Alphabet. Google expresses acknowledgement of the importance of rigorous testing and states that it would combine external feedback with internal testing to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of Bard's responses. The incident highlights the escalating battle to develop the most accurate and effective search engine.[1]
2023 February 13 Alphabet Chairman John L. Hennessy states that Google was hesitant to release Bard, because the technology is still giving inaccurate answers. He believes that generative artificial intelligence is one to two years away from being truly useful on a broader scale. Hennessy speaks at a conference and mentions that Google was caught up in the sudden interest in ChatGPT and generative AI. He emphasizes the need for caution in releasing AI systems that could provide incorrect or toxic information. Hennessy expresses concerns about the role of technology in ensuring a functioning democracy and promoting a harmonious society. He also acknowledges the impressive capabilities of ChatGPT while noting that startups in Silicon Valley have an advantage in recruiting talent during the current cycle of layoffs.[2]
2023 February 15 Google asks its employees to help improve the responses of Bard, by rewriting incorrect answers. Prabhakar Raghavan, Google's vice president for search, sends an email to staff with a link to a document outlining the do's and don'ts of fixing responses. The document encourages employees to rewrite responses on topics they understand well, emphasizing that Bard learns best through example. The instructions include keeping responses neutral, not implying emotion, and avoiding stereotypes or presumptions based on various categories. The company aims to involve its employees in testing Bard to accelerate its training and improve accuracy. Employees who contribute to fixing responses may receive recognition through an internal badge and have the opportunity to share feedback with the team working on Bard. The move comes after Google faced criticism for the rollout of Bard, which led to a drop in the company's stock price.[3]
2023 March 21 Google opens limited access to Bard, positioning it as an experiment rather than a finished product and making it available to select users in the United States and United Kingdom through a waitlist. Google emphasizes that Bard is not a replacement for its search engine but a complement to it, serving as a chatbot for generating ideas, drafting writing, and engaging in conversation. In a demo, Bard provides responses to general queries, but factual accuracy is hit-and-miss, sometimes generating inaccurate or offensive information. Bard's interface includes disclaimers, and its replies are cautioned to be treated with caution. While Bard is faster than ChatGPT and Bing, its answers appear more constrained, lacking the chaotic and experimental nature of Bing's responses. Google reports intention to find a balance between Bard's capabilities and liabilities as more users gain access and stress test the system.[4]
2023 May 10 During Google's I/O developer conference, the company unveils updates and new features for Bard. The tool now supports Japanese and Korean languages, with plans to support 40 languages in the future. Updates include image capabilities, advanced coding features, and integration with Google apps and services. Users can now incorporate images into their prompts and receive text-based responses with rich visuals. Additionally, developers can benefit from improved source citations, a dark theme, and an "Export" button for running code with partners like Replit. Google reportedly aims to integrate Bard with various apps and services such as Docs, Drive, Gmail, Maps, and more. Also, Bard reportedly plans to connect with external partners like Adobe Firefly, Kayak, OpenTable, ZipRecruiter, Instacart, Wolfram, and Khan Academy to enhance user experiences.[5][6]
2023 May 15 Stable release
2023 May 24 Google Bard introduces an update that integrates images into its responses. The new feature enhances the visual experience of prompts by displaying images sourced from Google Search. Users can now see accompanying images when asking for a list of items or request images directly. Google aims to provide transparency by sourcing the images. The company also hints at more visual changes and elements coming to Bard in the future.[7][8]
2023 May 29 An article discusses Google Bard and its metrics database used to enhance chatbot performance. The database tracks key metrics, including response accuracy, diversity, and fluency, allowing Bard to assess its own performance and identify areas for enhancement. By analyzing user feedback and behavior, Bard customizes its responses to deliver more innovative and varied interactions. Additionally, Bard leverages natural language processing techniques to gather insights from diverse sources such as web search results, news articles, and videos. The Google Bard Metrics Database plays a vital role in this process by enabling Google AI to pinpoint areas requiring improvement, develop novel training methods, and monitor Bard's progress over time. As Bard interacts with a growing number of users and accumulates knowledge from additional information sources, it continuously evolves and enhances its capabilities.[9]
2023 May 30 An article compares Google Bard with ChatGPT and Bing Chat. The author discusses their features, strengths, and limitations to help readers make an informed choice. She concludes that ChatGPT can be prone to misinformation. Bing Chat, powered by OpenAI's largest language model GPT-4, offers internet access for up-to-date information and visual features like image generation. Finally, she acknowledges that Google Bard, known for its speed, is receiving upgrades to enhance its language support and introduce visual elements. The article suggests considering factors such as accuracy, cost, internet access, and visual features when deciding on the best AI chatbot for specific needs.[10]
2023 May 30 Competition Current CEO of Bing at Microsoft and former CTO at Yandex Mikhail Parakhin, states that Google Bard utilizes a "much smaller model" compared to Bing Chat. This remark comes in response to a compliment about Bard's speed over Bing Chat. Parakhin explains that Google's use of a smaller model contributes to its faster performance. These comments are made after Bard's recent upgrades to PaLM2 and other significant improvements.[11]

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  1. ↑ Patnaik, Davey Alba and Subrat (8 February 2023). "Google suffers $144b wipeout after Bard AI chatbot gives wrong answer". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 May 2023. 
  2. ↑ Elias, Jennifer (13 February 2023). "Alphabet Chairman John Hennessy explains why Google was hesitant to put out its ChatGPT competitor". CNBC. Retrieved 23 May 2023. 
  3. ↑ Elias, Jennifer (16 February 2023). "Google asks employees to rewrite Bard's bad responses, says the A.I. 'learns best by example'". CNBC. Retrieved 23 May 2023. 
  4. ↑ Vincent, James (21 March 2023). "Google opens early access to its ChatGPT rival Bard — here are our first impressions". The Verge. Retrieved 24 May 2023. 
  5. ↑ Southern, Matt G. (10 May 2023). "Google Bard Removes Waitlist, Adds Image & Coding Features". Search Engine Journal. Retrieved 23 May 2023. 
  6. ↑ Lardinois, Frederic (10 May 2023). "Google launches a smarter Bard". TechCrunch. Retrieved 23 May 2023. 
  7. ↑ "What's ahead for Bard: More global, more visual, more integrated". Google. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023. 
  8. ↑ Goodwin, Danny (23 May 2023). "Google Bard adds images in responses". Search Engine Land. Retrieved 24 May 2023. 
  9. ↑ Kashettar, Swathi (29 May 2023). "Google Bard: A Deep Dive into its Metrics Database". Analytics Insight. Retrieved 1 June 2023. 
  10. ↑ "ChatGPT vs Bing Chat vs Google Bard: Which is the best AI chatbot?". ZDNET. Retrieved 1 June 2023. 
  11. ↑ "Bing CEO: Google Bard Uses A Much Smaller Model Than Bing Chat". seroundtable.com. Retrieved 1 June 2023. 
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