Google in talks to invest in AI startup Character AIAn illuminated Google logo is seen inside an office building in Zurich, Switzerland December , 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 10 (Reuters) - Alphabet' (GOOGL.) Google is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Character.AI, as the fast growing artificial intelligence chatbot startup seeks capital to train models and keep up with user demand, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. The investment, which could be structured as convertible notes, according to third source, will deepen the existing partnership Character.AI already has with Google, in which it uses Google' cloud services and Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to train models. Questions and AnswersQ: What is the significance of Google's potential investment in Character.AI?A: The investment represents a substantial financial commitment to a growing AI startup, potentially expanding Character.AI's capabilities and market presence. Q: How does Character.AI differentiate itself in the AI chatbot market?A: Character.AI offers unique experiences by allowing users to chat with virtual versions of celebrities and creating their own chatbots and AI assistants. Tags |