🧗♂️Takeoff #42: Bard and GPT: The battle of the AI titans
Welcome to Takeoff, our weekly newsletter that cascades with positivity, washing away any negativity and leaving behind a trail of smiles.
🤔 What happened at Airtribe this past week?
👉 The kick-off session of Cohort 5 of Product Management Launchpad was a resounding success, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead. The aspiring product managers were introduced to industry experts who shared valuable insights and practical strategies, igniting their passion for innovation. With a vibrant atmosphere filled with curiosity and collaboration, this promising cohort is primed to transform ideas into impactful products.
👉 Bhaskar Roy, one of our top learners in Product Management Launchpad, conducted a community session for the ongoing cohort on the Basics of Figma, which was well received. Learners actively participated, and overall, it was an enjoyable session!
⚔️ Bard and GPT: The Battle of the AI Titans
In the world of artificial intelligence, two giants have emerged: Google's Bard and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Both have been making waves, but recent developments have brought them into the limelight even more.
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has been making strides in various applications. This development has sparked excitement among users and has even influenced academic choices, with a surge in students opting for AI and data science courses.
On the other hand, Google's Bard has been a strong competitor. However, specific details about its recent advancements are not as readily available as those of ChatGPT.
The rapid development of these AI technologies has caught the attention of lawmakers. Recently, Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, were called to testify before Congress. The hearing highlighted the need for new rules to guide the development of AI technology, illustrating the challenges of regulating this rapidly evolving industry.
Several key points emerged from the hearing:
Need for Regulation: The hearing highlighted the need for new rules to guide the rapid development of AI technology. This is a critical issue as AI continues to permeate various aspects of our lives, from personal assistants to content creation.
AI Risks: Concerns were raised about the potential risks of AI. For instance, Mo Gawdat, the former chief business officer for Google's secretive R&D wing X, warned that AI trained on our toxic news and social media ecosystem could come to view humans negatively.
AI's Influence on Education: The emergence of AI technologies like ChatGPT and Google's Bard has created so much excitement among students and parents that BTech AI and data science courses have become the most preferred after computer science engineering this year.
AI's Role in Society: The hearing also touched on the broader societal implications of AI. As AI technologies continue to evolve, they are expected to transform various aspects of our lives, from personal assistants to content creation.
The congressional hearing underscored the importance of careful navigation in the development of AI technologies, considering both the opportunities and risks that come with it.
Despite these challenges, the excitement around these AI technologies is undeniable. As they continue to evolve, they will undoubtedly transform various aspects of our lives, from personal assistants to content creation. However, as the recent congressional hearing suggests, it's crucial to navigate this development carefully, considering both the opportunities and risks that come with it.
🥸 AMA session with a SPM
Last Thursday, we conducted an AMA session with Chinmay, Product Manager at A-max Insurance and an active member of our product community.
During the AMA, Arnav shared his insights and expertise on product management and answered all the questions on the subject. The AMA was a big hit and we received an overwhelming response from the participants in our product group,
If you wish to be a part of such an AMA session, join our product community now! 🏃♂️
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See you next week with another fantastic edition!