Google Releases New 'Open' AI Models with a Focus on Safety

Google has released a set of new 'open' AI models, including Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope, which focus on text generation, content filtering, and model interpretability. ShieldGemma is designed to detect toxicity, such as hate speech and sexually explicit content.

Gemma Scope helps researchers understand how Gemma 2 identifies patterns and makes predictions. These models are more accessible than Google's previous proprietary Gemini, aiming to promote goodwill like Meta's Llama.

In addition, Gemma 2 2B, a 2.6-billion-parameter model, offers advanced text generation, on-device deployment, and enhanced safety features. Furthermore, Apple has rolled out new AI features under the name 'Apple Intelligence' in its iOS 18.1 developer beta, including improved Siri and text summarization capabilities.

Lastly, Amazon is utilizing the KI-driven robot Maximo to support the construction of solar parks, automating tasks and reducing time and costs by up to 50%.