Google Introduces Bard With Fact-Check Capability And User Data Analysis

Google announced that Bard, its generative artificial intelligence, will have the ability to fact-check the answer. In addition, it also analyzes users' personal data as this technology company seeks to catch up with ChatGPT in terms of popularity.

Last year's ChatGPT launch, a chatbot from the Microsoft-backed OpenAI, sparked a race in the tech industry to provide consumers with access to generative artificial intelligence technology. At that time, ChatGPT was the fastest growing consumer app ever. It is even now one of the top 30 websites in the world.

However, Bard did not achieve the same popularity. In August, Bard only received 183 million visits, about 13% of what ChatGPT received, according to website analytics firm Similarweb.

In an effort to gain a position in the fast-moving artificial intelligence space, Google launched Bard Extensions, which allows users to import their data from other Google products.

For example, users can ask Bard to search for their files on Google Drive or provide a summary of the user's Gmail inbox. "For now, Bard users can only withdraw information from the Google app, but Google is working with external companies to connect their apps to Bard in the future," said Jack Krawczyk, senior Google product director.

One of the new features on Bard aims to address problems that often arise in generative artificial intelligence: an inaccurate answer known as "hallusination". Bard users will be able to see which part of Bard's answer is different from and agrees with Google's search results.

"We present it (Bard) in a way that recognizes uncertainty," Krawczyk said. He explained that his intention was to build user confidence in artificial intelligence generatively through Bard's accountability.

The third new feature allows users to invite others into Bard conversations.