Google launched Bard, a ChatGPT competitor, to the public last week, and subsequent leadership changes suggest focus is shifting away from Google Assistant.
According to a leaked internal memo, Google Assistant appears to be taking a backseat to the company’s newest superstar Bard. Google launched Bard, a ChatGPT competitor, to the public last week.
The memo to Google employees on Wednesday was sent from Vice President and Lead of Google Assistant’s business unit, Sissie Hsiao. Titled “Changes to Assistant and Bard teams,” the memo spoke to changes within the organization that indicate the company will be making Bard a high priority. The leaked memo was obtained by CNBC.
“As the Bard teams continue this work, we want to ensure we continue to support and execute on the opportunities ahead,” Hsiao remarked in the memo.
