Google seems to be catching up with OpenAI in terms of AI advancements in search features and language models.
Google recently introduced AI Mode, which offers more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities in search.
AI Mode allows for deeper answers and follow-up questions, resembling features already present in OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Google also added search history to its Gemini chatbot, aiming for more personalization similar to ChatGPT.
While Google's updates are promising, they are seen as playing catch-up to what competitors like ChatGPT have been doing for months.
OpenAI's freedom to innovate without legacy concerns gives it an edge over Google in some aspects of AI.
Despite Google's vast resources and user base, it faces challenges in being a leader rather than a follower in AI advancements.
Google's efforts in areas like AI robotics (Gemini Robotics by Google DeepMind) showcase innovation, but core products like search face competition.
Comparatively, Microsoft's AI strategy relies on partnerships with OpenAI, while Apple appears to lag behind in AI advancements.
The article suggests that Google's position in the AI market may dictate its future success and points to potential challenges ahead if it remains a follower.
Despite Google's competitive position, uncertainty looms over its ability to lead in AI innovations as new advancements like Astra are on the horizon.