Google’s AI-Powered Search Will Most Likely Be Behind a Paywall…So, Perplexity?

​Google reportedly considers paywall for enhanced AI-powered search capabilities

Google’s search dominance faces a new challenge as the tech giant considers a bold move: putting AI-powered search behind a paywall.

• Google is exploring the idea of introducing premium features powered by generative AI to its search engine, potentially placing AI-generated elements behind a paywall for the first time.
• This shift marks a significant pivot from Google’s traditional ad-supported model, driven by competitive pressure from ChatGPT and the advent of generative AI technologies.
• Google is considering incorporating these premium AI search features into its existing subscription services while maintaining the free availability of its traditional search engine and ad display.

​OpenAI rolls out new features to ChatGPT’s DALL-E image generator

OpenAI’s DALL-E image generator gets a major upgrade, making your wildest visual dreams a reality within ChatGPT.

• OpenAI has launched a new version of the DALL-E editor, an AI image generator included in ChatGPT’s paid tiers, based on the DALL-E 3 model released last September.
• The update makes it easier for users to edit generated images by selecting specific sections and providing natural language instructions for desired changes.
• DALL-E 3, trained on a large dataset of images and captions, generates higher-quality images and follows user instructions more accurately compared to its predecessors.

​​Meta study says it hosted a special event that shifted opinion on AI

Meta’s AI forum sways public opinion, but at what cost?

• Meta and Stanford University conducted a study on a forum where participants discussed AI chatbot policy proposals and received information from experts and stakeholders.
• The study found that after participating in the forum, a higher percentage of participants believed AI had a positive impact, with the shift being more pronounced in countries other than the United States.
• Despite the positive shift in opinion, participants maintained concerns over AI bias, misinformation, and potential human rights violations, while expressing a desire for transparency regarding the artificial nature of chatbots.