Google to hold search and AI event on Feb. 8

Google might have an answer to ChatGPT. The company plans to host a search and artificial intelligence event titled "Google presents: Live from Paris" at 8:30 a.m. on February 8. We don't know what Google plans to introduce, but there have been hints that the company might have an answer to OpenAI's fast-growing artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Google's parent company Alphabet reportedly signalled an internal "code red" following ChatGPT's launch as it considers it an existential threat to its search business.

There have been rumours that Google is already testing out a few AI tools, including a chatbot called Apprentice Bard. During yesterday's earnings call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai mentioned the company has big plans in AI over the next few months, which it has been preparing since early last year. He stopped short of saying what it was, but he mentioned that they'll let people "interact directly" with its "newest, most powerful language models as a companion to search."

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Google launches AI tool to help you practice for job interviews

We need to say this out of the gate, but it's currently only available in the US. Google has launched an Interview Warmup tool that uses AI to help you prep for job interviews in different roles. It's geared specifically at Google Career Certificates users, and many of the role-specific questions reflect this. However, there are still the typical "Tell me a bit about yourself" questions. 

It will analyze your voice or typed responses to tell you which areas you need to improve. You'll find out if you overuse certain words or need to spend more time talking about specific subjects. If it delivers on its promises, it'll be a handy resource for polishing interview skills.

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New Oral B Genius X uses AI to personalize daily brushing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has found its way into our daily lives. Oral B has recently introduce the Oral B Genius X, giving us a reason to smile especially when we visit the dentist and oral hygienist. 

According to Irene Iancu, Dental Hygienist and spokesperson for Oral B, the average person brushes their teeth for 47 seconds. A surprise since we all know the recommended brushing is minimum 2 minutes each time. 

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Principles and recommendations for ethical development of AI are unveiled in the official launch of the Montreal Declaration

Université de Montréal, in collaboration with the Fonds de recherche du Québec, unveils the Montréal Declaration for Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence. This set of ethical guidelines for the development of artificial intelligence is the culmination of more than a year of work, research and consultations with citizens, experts, public policymakers and industry stakeholders, civil society organizations, and professional orders.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a major form of scientific and technological progress that can generate considerable social benefits. The development of AI, however, poses ethical challenges and social risks. It is incumbent on the various public and private stakeholders and policymakers, at the local, national and international levels, to ensure that the development and deployment of AI are compatible with the protection and fulfilment of fundamental human capacities and goals. 

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