This move by Google into the realm of providing life advice through AI is notable, especially considering that the company’s own Bard Privacy Help Hub advises against relying on the chatbot’s responses for medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
The development of this AI-powered life coach could be seen as a response to the growing competition in the AI industry, particularly from companies like OpenAI. The article suggests that companies are engaging in an AI arms race to establish dominance in the field, and Google’s move to create a “robo-therapist” could be its way of gaining a competitive edge.
