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.
