How-To Geek - AI & Machine Learning

You Can Now Generate AI Images in Google Search

Andrew Heinzman — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:42:32 GMT

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGA) can now create AI images based on Google Search queries. This is very similar to Bing's image-generating functionality—simply enter a prompt like "draw a chicken in the style of Van Gogh" into Google Search, and you'll be met with four AI-generated images. To enjoy this feature, you must opt into SGA through Search Labs.

Google Assistant Now Uses AI to "See" and "Hear"

Andrew Heinzman — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:13:17 GMT

Google Assistant is finally gaining true integration with the Bard AI. Over the coming months, Assistant will tap into the Bard AI when you ask it to compose a text message, create a travel itinerary, answer a complicated question, or perform other tasks. This functionality will extend to smartphones, where Assistant can also summarize web pages, generate captions for images on social media, and streamline your work in Gmail or Docs. These new capabilities were showcased at the Made by Google 2023 event, where Google also revealed the Pixel 8 smartphone and Pixel Watch 2 wearable.

Meta AI Is Invading Your Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Chats

Andrew Heinzman — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:49:36 GMT

You can now request early access to Meta AI, a large language model that inhabits Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The AI uses Llama 2 technology to answer questions and can tap into the Emu model to generate images. Additionally, Meta is offering a host of AI characters that fulfill specific roles. These characters are represented by a selection of 28 celebrities — Snoop Dogg plays an on-demand dungeon master, Roy Choi's character offers culinary tips, and Naomi Osaka is the face of an anime-obsessed AI.

Google Bard AI Conversations Are Showing Up in Google Search

Andrew Heinzman — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:56:16 GMT

Did you know that you can share Google Bard conversations with friends, family, and coworkers? Well, if you're lucky, this is your first time hearing of Bard's sharing feature. It seems that Google Search is unintentionally indexing shared Bard conversations, including conversations that are clearly supposed to be private. We've reached out to Google for a comment on this situation, and we've asked if indexed conversations are an intentional "feature."

ChatGPT Not Saving Conversations? Here's How to Fix It

Mahesh Makvana — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:29 GMT

ChatGPT is supposed to save the conversations you have with the tool. If you find that the tool isn’t saving your conversations and you’re having to restart your chats each time, we have a few fixes that can resolve your problem. Let’s find out what these solutions are so you can resolve your issue.

Why Are People "Jailbreaking" AI Chatbots? (And How?)

Sydney Butler — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:29 GMT

Imagine you're conversing with an AI chatbot. You ask a tricky question, like how to pick a lock, only to be politely refused. Its creators have programmed it to dodge certain topics, but what if there's a way around that? That's where AI jailbreaking comes in.

New Android Feature Drop Includes Redesigned Google Assistant Widget

Andrew Heinzman — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:01:28 GMT

Google just revealed the latest Android Feature Drop. While it isn't as robust as the upcoming Android 14 update, it contains plenty of useful new features, including an upgraded Assistant At a Glance widget for non-Pixel users. These improvements should arrive on your Android phone within the coming weeks or months, depending on how quickly your smartphone's manufacturer delivers firmware updates.

How to Fix a "Conversation Not Found" Error on ChatGPT

Mahesh Makvana — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:00:29 GMT

If you’re getting a “Conversation not found” error when continuing a conversation on ChatGPT, you may have an internet connection has issues. Other items like login session problems can also cause the site to display the above error. Luckily, you’re only a few methods away from resolving the error on the site. We’ll show you how to do that.

ChatGPT: How to Use the AI Chatbot for Free

Jason Fitzpatrick — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:30:27 GMT

AI tools have been making waves. First, it was AI image generators, then came ChatGPT with the ability to generate human-like text conversations. The potential for this technology is incredible, and you can use it right now.

10 of The Best Art Style Modifiers to Use in MidJourney

Sydney Butler — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:01:28 GMT

The AI art generator MidJourney works best when standing on the shoulders of giants. Instead of letting its imagination run wild with your prompt, give it structure by tapping into established art styles. First, let's look at how it's done.