Aldo's Notes #33
The One with Chatbots data; Alphabet results; Meta results; Page Experience for Google and Snapchat chatbot
Unveiling the Secrets Behind AI Chatbots: A Dive into Training Data and Transparency
AI chatbots have surged in popularity, with impressive abilities like writing term papers and holding lucid conversations.
The Washington Post investigated the types of websites used in AI training data, revealing a mix of proprietary, personal, and offensive content.
Biased or unreliable sources in training data could lead AI chatbots to spread misinformation, bias, or propaganda unknowingly.
Filters used to remove harmful content during AI training sometimes miss troubling content, raising concerns about the potential impact on chatbot behavior.
Creators and news organizations criticize tech companies for using their content in AI training data without permission or compensation, raising legal and ethical issues.
Greater transparency in AI training data sources and practices is crucial for understanding chatbot decision-making and addressing potential consequences of their use.
Why it matters: you are what you eat.
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Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.
Q1 2023 revenue reaches $69.8 billion, a 3% YoY increase.
Growth driven by Search and Cloud services.
Expenses include $2.6 billion for workforce and office space reductions.
Depreciation expense reduced by $988 million due to server and network equipment life adjustments.
Google Research's Brain Team and DeepMind combined to form Google DeepMind.
Alphabet announces a $70 billion stock buyback program.
Surging Success: Facebook's AI & Metaverse Drive Growth and Unleash New Opportunities
Mark Zuckerberg expressed his satisfaction with the recent quarter's results, highlighting the growing momentum in their products and business.
Strong quarter with 3 billion daily users and growing momentum in products and business.
Efficiency work underway to improve the company's technology and financial performance.
Reels engagement and monetization rapidly expanding on both Facebook and Instagram.
Significant progress in AI, driving recommendations, rankings, and foundation models for new experiences.
Open approach to AI development, fostering an ecosystem for integration and industry advancement.
Continued commitment to metaverse vision, with milestones achieved and new products in the pipeline.
Bottom line: Mark had mention AI and tone down the metaverse….
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Google has published a post that discusses the importance of page experience in creating helpful content for websites.
Importance of page experience emphasized for website content success in Google Search rankings.
Updated guidance on page experience provided by Google for holistic content creation.
Core Web Vitals, mobile-friendliness, HTTPS, and non-intrusive interstitials remain crucial.
Search Console's Page Experience report to be transformed; Mobile Usability tools to be retired from Dec 1, 2023.
Multiple signals, not a single "page experience signal," used for Google Search ranking.
Good page experience crucial, but great content remains the primary focus for search success.
Why it matters: it is vital to keep up with Google’s wishes to ensure SEO success
Snapchat is expanding its AI-powered chatbot, My AI, to users globally and introducing new features.
Personalization of My AI with custom Bitmoji variations and names.
Seamless integration of My AI into group conversations.
Ability to receive Snapchat recommendations for places and Lenses.
Ability to share Snaps with My AI and soon get generative Snaps back.
Ongoing improvements for safety, including age consideration and parental tools.
Bottom line: further improvements to tech popularising chatbots