The ChatGPT Killer App

ChatGPT Launched Two Years Ago, But Where is the AI Race Now?

ChatGPT launched roughly two years and two weeks ago. Now, as we near the end of 2024, the AI race is… well, where is it, exactly? It’s more competitive than ever, there’s more money being poured into new models and products than ever, and it’s not at all clear when or even whether we’re going to get products that make it all worthwhile.

The Vergecast Discusses AI News

On this episode of The Vergecast, we talk about a lot of different AI news, all along a single trend line: the tech industry trying desperately to build a killer app for AI. (Ideally, for them, also one that makes money.) The Verge’s Richard Lawler joins us as we discuss Google Gemini 2.0, Project Astra and Project Mariner, and everything else Google is doing to put AI in the products you already use every day. We also talk through the new Android XR announcement, and Google’s renewed commitment to making headsets and smart glasses that work. It’s all an AI story, no matter how you look at it.

Google’s AI Efforts

Google is investing heavily in AI, with a focus on integrating it into its existing products. We discuss Google Gemini 2.0, which aims to make AI-powered search results more personalized and relevant. Project Astra and Project Mariner are also discussed, which involve using AI to improve the performance of Google’s data centers and cloud infrastructure.

Android XR and Smart Glasses

We also talk about the new Android XR announcement, which includes a renewed commitment to making headsets and smart glasses that work with AI. This could potentially enable new use cases for AI, such as augmented reality experiences and voice assistants.

Links to Learn More

If you want to know more about everything we discuss in this episode, here are some links to get you started, beginning with Google:

Conclusion

The AI race is more competitive than ever, with companies investing heavily in new models and products. While it’s unclear when or if we’ll see products that make it all worthwhile, the tech industry is pushing forward with AI-powered innovations that could change the way we live and work.

FAQs

Q: What is ChatGPT?
A: ChatGPT is a conversational AI model that was launched roughly two years and two weeks ago.

Q: What is the Vergecast?
A: The Vergecast is a podcast that discusses the latest news and trends in technology, including AI.

Q: What are Google Gemini 2.0, Project Astra, and Project Mariner?
A: Google Gemini 2.0 is a project aimed at making AI-powered search results more personalized and relevant. Project Astra and Project Mariner are projects that involve using AI to improve the performance of Google’s data centers and cloud infrastructure.

Q: What is Android XR?
A: Android XR is a new announcement from Google that includes a renewed commitment to making headsets and smart glasses that work with AI.