Google's AI Takes on ChatGPT and Bing with Everyday AI Features

Google is introducing new generative AI features in Google Workspace, aiming to compete with tools like ChatGPT and Bing. The features include Google Duet AI, which assists in answering emails, creating images from texts, and proofreading documents. Google Workspace offers Smart Compose and Smart Reply in Gmail, Smart Canvas in Docs, and auto-generated images, audio, and video in Slides. These features are available to anyone with a Google account and Chrome browser, and users can sign up as trusted testers to access them. Google is also developing AI-powered tools like AI wallpapers and chatbots for Android, as well as expanding its Bard AI chatbot. While AI can improve productivity and creativity, concerns about privacy and autonomy remain.