Big tech companies in the United States are accelerating their efforts in the field of artificial intelligence. OpenAI launched its latest chatbot model, the GPT-4 Turbo. Google revealed the inclusion of generative AI in its search engine, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese in several Latin American countries. Additionally, Elon Musk presented his own chatbot called Grok, which will be integrated into X (formerly known as Twitter).

All of these announcements were made in early November after a year full of new initiatives by U.S. companies. Musk claims that his AI model, still in a testing phase for some users, will be more accurate and also more informal, as it can joke, a skill in which other models are not as proficient.

One of the most notable advancements this month was the introduction of "tokens" in the GPT-4 Turbo. These "tokens" represent units of information such as words, symbols, and data, and the new version of the model significantly increases its ability to process information, which marks a considerable advancement.

GPT-4 Turbo and its 128k

During the developer conference on November 6, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, introduced the new GPT-Turbo with a processing capacity of 128,000 tokens. Tokens are the smallest processing units in AI models, such as words and punctuation marks. With this capacity, the chatbot or its integrated tools can handle instructions equivalent to the text of about 300 pages, which is considerably more than previous versions like GPT-3.5, which had between 4,000 and 16,000 tokens.

For simple tasks, such as asking the chatbot for a document summary, users can now provide much more text for processing than before. However, these new capabilities have a particularly significant impact on companies already using AI that need to process large amounts of information in a single instruction.

Additionally, the company is implementing the ability to create personalized "agents," called "GPT," that can handle specific tasks such as providing advice on business negotiations, tips for removing stains from clothes, homework help, and technical support.

Advancements in artificial intelligence are allowing users to venture into creating their own chatbots or "robots" for a wide range of functions without requiring programming knowledge. This shift represents a significant democratization in the technology field, as it opens the door for greater participation and creativity from people with various levels of technical skills.

Senior analyst at Insider Intelligence, Yory Wurmser, highlighted that OpenAI's recent moves have the potential to significantly simplify the development process of AI interfaces. These interfaces are designed to allow applications and websites to interact more conversationally and naturally with users. This trend promises to transform the way we interact with technology, making it more accessible and user-friendly for a broader audience.

On the other hand, Google has introduced a new generative search feature in its search results for users in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. This experience, called Generative Search Experience (SGE), features AI-generated snippets that provide key information about search queries, as well as links to dive deeper into topics of interest. For example, when querying about the main representatives of Cubism, the tool provides a list of prominent painters of the movement, a summary of Cubism, images of notable works, and related questions. This feature not only enriches the search experience but also illustrates the potential of AI to deliver contextualized and relevant answers to our questions and concerns.

In summary, we are witnessing an exciting advancement in the field of artificial intelligence that is allowing users to explore new possibilities in chatbot creation and enhance online search experiences. These developments promise to democratize access to technology and improve our interaction with it, opening up a world of opportunities for innovation and discovery.