Wasington Post: “For a generation of internet users looking for answers, Google was the first stop. Google became so associated with search that its name became synonymous with the act of seeking information online. But there are signs that’s changing…To be sure, Google is still a dominant force in search. The platform still holds 90… Continue Reading
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Visual Search now live in Bing Chat
Search Engine Land: “Bing Chat now supports visual search, which means you can now upload a photo or take a picture and have Bing Chat respond with answers around those visuals. “Visual Search in Bing Chat is rolling out now on desktop and mobile,” Microsoft Bing posted on its blog.” “Search with images — not… Continue Reading
Apple Maps versus Google Maps: Tide is turning, say analysts
9to5Mac: “The battle of Apple Maps versus Google Maps was once a very one-sided one, thanks to the disastrous launch of the Cupertino company’s own map app. But analysts say that is now changing – even though most US iPhone owners have Google Maps installed. Ironically, one weakness of Apple Maps is considered a strength… Continue Reading
How to Use Browser Extensions and Add-ons in Incognito Mode
MakeUseOf: “Extensions are helpful tools that make it easier to complete certain tasks as you browse. When you’re using Google Chrome or Firefox, your extension will appear in the toolbar, allowing you to access them whenever it’s necessary…But sometimes, you might prefer to browse in incognito or private mode. When you’re browsing in private mode,… Continue Reading
Google’s Bard AI chatbot has learned to talk
Engadget – It understands 40 languages and can speak its responses. “Google’s Bard gained a handful of new features and functions Thursday in the chatbot AI’s latest round of updates, including expanded linguistic knowledge, more nuanced response controls and the ability to respond with spoken word in addition to text. In all the AI can… Continue Reading
Build, Access, Analyze: Introducing ARCH
Internet Archive Blogs: “We are excited to announce the public availability of ARCH (Archives Research Compute Hub), a new research and education service that helps users easily build, access, and analyze digital collections computationally at scale. ARCH represents a combination of the Internet Archive’s experience supporting computational research for more than a decade by providing… Continue Reading
Google hit with lawsuit alleging it stole data from millions of users to train AI tools
CNN: “…The complaint alleges that Google “has been secretly stealing everything ever created and shared on the internet by hundreds of millions of Americans” and using this data to train its AI products, such as its chatbot Bard. The complaint also claims Google has taken “virtually the entirety of our digital footprint,” including “creative and… Continue Reading
Google’s Searchbot Could Put Me Out of a Job
The Atlantic [free link]: “Google Search, like the rest of the internet, is pivoting to generative AI. The first step is Search Generative Experience, an experimental tool currently available as a public beta. Instead of sending you off to other corners of the web, more search results appear within Google. Sort of like ChatGPT, it… Continue Reading
Facebook could be tracking your online Plan B or HIV test purchases
Popular Science: “Looking for an at-home HIV test on CVS’ website is not as private an experience as one might think. An investigation by The Markup and KFF Health News found trackers on CVS.com telling some of the biggest social media and advertising platforms the products customers viewed. And CVS is not the only pharmacy… Continue Reading
What Is the Character Limit for ChatGPT?
How to Geek: “Are you getting a character limit error on ChatGPT, or are you just curious to find out if this AI tool imposes any restrictions on the number of characters you can use in your queries or conversations? Let’s find out the answers to those questions in this guide…” Continue Reading
How to combine Excel and AI for keyword research
Search Engine Land: “A guide exploring the intersection of Excel’s proven efficiency and AI’s groundbreaking potential to enhance SEO keyword research practices.” Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, July 8, 2023
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, July 8, 2023 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the… Continue Reading
