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ChatGPT: Unleashing a Virtual Assistant Revolution & Rattling Google's Cage
Is it the web's new "switchboard"?
Hey there, A.I fans! Buckle up, because today we're exploring ChatGPT's latest jaw-dropping update that's sending shivers down Google's digital spine.
So, what's the big deal?
ChatGPT, our favorite AI text-generator, just released new plugins that allow businesses to integrate the tool into their systems. From searching proprietary databases to booking restaurants, ChatGPT is morphing into the virtual assistant Google and Apple have been chasing for years.
This shift means users visit ChatGPT's website directly, bypassing Google search. For example, Klarna Bank, a payments giant for brands like Nike and Gucci, has a ChatGPT plugin that helps users find the perfect gift for their sibling. ChatGPT is becoming the go-to shopping assistant.
Plugins simplify life for companies and developers.
Edo Liberty, former head of Amazon’s AI Labs and current CEO of Pinecone, shared that the plugin system makes it easier for organizations to ensure accurate information by plugging ChatGPT into their data.
This new direction could turn ChatGPT into the web's switchboard, stealing traffic from Google. Google has its own competitor, Bard, which benefits from its ecosystem of products like Gmail and Google Docs. But OpenAI's ChatGPT has the advantage of being a neutral third party that businesses can quickly adopt.
Could this be ChatGPT's "iPhone moment"?
If OpenAI can keep up with demand, we might be witnessing a pivotal landmark in ChatGPT's history. Watch out, Google!
Keep on chattin', and remember, behind every great AI is a human laughing at its autocomplete suggestions!
Catch you on the flip side,
Chris Winfield
Founder, Understanding A.I.