Google is one of the leading companies who venture into artificial intelligence or AI. In fact, the company is very eager in their AI journey. According to new reports, Google is working on a useful AI.
Google Is In an AI Spring
During the Google I/O panel last Friday, John Giannandrea, Google's head of machine learning shared the use cases, interest and research in artificial intelligence. He also teased, "We're kind of in an AI Spring," per Mashable.
Google SVP of Product Aparna Chennapragada, who led the Google Now team, is positive with machine learning. According to her, as the error rates for voice-enabled assistant decreases more and more uses the product.
Chennapragada also added that machine learning could unlock new use cases. "Thanks to mobile, a lot of the real world problems - transportation and health - can become AI problems," she said.
Google Building Useful AI
According to SFGate, Google is building a useful AI. Last Wednesday, Google unveiled a voice-activated Web-connected device called Google Home. Google Home is a voice activated home product that is designed to help the family get answers from Google, stream music and manage daily tasks.
Google Home is a strong competitor to Amazon Echo. Giannandrea disclosed that Google's priority is to build useful products. If these become popular then they will find a way to make money from it.
Laurent Lec, a software director for SoftBank Robotics Europe encouraged the I/O developers to create programs for his humanoid robot, Pepper. Pepper is used to greet shoppers at SoftBank stores in Japan. The AI robot will be shipped in the U.S. this year.
Meanwhile, Parent Herald previously reported that Google is also prepping for a future where everything will be run by AI. The company is planning to end the use of devices with the rise of AI. Have you imagined the world run by AI without devices?
What do you think of Google's determination to invest more in AI? Are you excited for their progress and development? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
