The author believes that Gemini Advanced's release signals the start of a new wave of AI development, with AI agents acting on our behalf becoming a closer reality. He also notes that the "sparks" of seeming intelligence observed in GPT-4 are not unique to OpenAI, but may be an emergent property of GPT-4 class models. The author concludes that the AI wave hasn't crested yet, and anticipates further rapid gains in the near future.
Key takeaways:
- Google has released its powerful AI, Gemini Advanced, which is a GPT-4 class model and has shown impressive results in informal testing.
- Gemini Advanced and GPT-4 have their own strengths and weaknesses, with Gemini excelling in explanations and integrating images and search, while GPT-4 is more sophisticated in using code and accomplishing hard verbal tasks.
- Gemini Advanced has a more user-friendly interface than GPT-4 and shows potential in becoming a powerful integrated personal assistant, with its ability to connect with the Google ecosystem.
- The release of Gemini Advanced suggests that there is still room for improvement in AI models, and we can expect to see more advancements in the near future.