Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:36pm on 06 Aug 2026,Thursday Tech Today
Google developed a ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence chatbot nearly a year before OpenAI launched ChatGPT, but chose not to release it publicly due to concerns over safety, fairness, and the potential risks of generative AI, according to renowned computer scientist Jeff Dean. Company leaders feared the technology could produce harmful or unreliable responses that might damage user trust and Google's reputation. The decision allowed OpenAI to seize the early lead in the generative AI race after ChatGPT's debut in late 2022. Since then, Google has accelerated its AI efforts through Gemini and other advanced AI products. (PC: X)
