AI-powered assistants & risks

Last week, Google and OpenAI made groundbreaking announcements. They introduced new Gen AI-powered assistants that can engage in real-time conversations, even adapting when interrupted, mirroring human interaction. These assistants are not just limited to conversation; they can also analyse your surroundings through live video and translate conversations on the spot.

Google announced new tools at its I/O Conference last Tuesday, including enhancements to its bewildering array of products under the Gemini AI tool banner, with a faster “Flash” version and a “Live” version to compete with OpenAI’s new ChatGPT 4o announced the day before.