Google AI, formerly known as Google Research, is Google's artificial intelligence (AI) research and development branch for its AI applications. One of the numerous offshoots from Google AI is its improved Google Assistant. With Assistant, Google AI can process commands from a user, make phone calls silently in the background and handle natural conversation to request information or book appointments. Some critics are reserved or opposed to the directions Google is taking with AI. Because the Assistant software does not declare itself as a digital assistant, critics say it deceives answering parties who may not wish to speak to an AI. Privacy is also a concern with Google's AI updates. For example, because Assistant no longer requires users to say "OK, Google" to alert the Assistant before issuing commands, critics argue that this change could enable constant data mining. Answer ALL the questions in this section.

QUESTION 1

Google aspires to create technologies that solve important problems and help people in their daily lives. In your role as a research student, report on five (5) possible objectives that Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications have to adhere to according to the principles of Google.

 

QUESTION 2 

Google Assistant is Google's voice assistant. When it launched, Google Assistant was an extension of Google Now, designed to be personal while expanding on Google's existing "OK Google" voice controls. Elaborate on any four (4) pros and four cons of Google Assistant and state whether Google Assistant is overall an effective application or not. Justify your answer.