Naver will release a man-made intelligence (AI) chatbot like ‘ChatGPT’ next month. Also starting in September, it’ll introduce a generative AI search service referred to as ‘Q:’. After beta testing, it’s planned to be introduced to the search service inside the 12 months.

Naver (CEO Choi Soo-yeon) announced on the twenty first that it’ll construct such a generative AI service lineup within the next-generation large language model (LLM) ‘HyperCLOVA X’ to be released in August.

To begin with, Hyperclova X combines its own data in order that it may well provide immediate responses tailored to user needs. It plans to make use of this to create recent user experiences and business opportunities by producing various AI products, from Naver services to corporate services.

The name of the chatbot, an interactive AI service that starts beta service in August, is ‘CLOVA X’.

He explained that it may well be used as a private productivity tool by generating and providing answers to numerous questions and using excellent writing skills, including creation and summarization. Moreover, he emphasized that it is feasible to call mandatory functions by linking various services in the shape of plug-ins.

It is a function much like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Nevertheless, the service that generates codes shouldn’t be included within the August version.

Naver said, “The code generation function has already been tested internally, and will probably be added through future updates.” As well as, the ‘multi-modal’ function that inputs images as an alternative of text can also be planned to be applied inside this 12 months.

‘cue;’ Search began a beta service for some users in September, and a few of them will probably be formally introduced to Naver Search inside the 12 months.

In response to the released demo screen, Q; is a technique of inputting an issue into the present search window reasonably than opening a separate chatting window. Because of this, a separate ‘Q: Results window’ opens above the space showing the present search results, and the chatbot lists the answers and shows related links.

Naver explained that Q:Search can understand long questions with multiple intents and supply reliable, up-to-date information summaries. Specifically, it was emphasized that information from Naver services, comparable to shopping, local, and community, could be actively utilized or the flow of use could be made convenient, and the method from search to buy to reservation could be shortened in order that users can easily reach their desired goals.

As well as, Naver may also release ‘CLOVA for Writing’, a writing AI tool for creators and businesses, and ‘CLOVA Studio’, a development tool that permits firms to mix their very own data to implement custom AI models and services they need, sequentially in September and October.

‘Neurocloud for HyperClovaX’, which provides strong security to firms using generative AI services, may also be introduced in October. It is a ‘corporate-customized hybrid cloud’ that installs server infrastructure directly inside an organization’s data center, and optimizes it for HyperClova X to offer a super-scale AI technology solution with excellent security.

Meanwhile, on this lineup, image-generating AI models comparable to ‘Dali’, ‘Midjourney’, and ‘Karo’ are missing.

Regarding this, Naver said, “Since this lineup focused on services which are near real life and directly helpful to productivity, image-generating AI models weren’t a priority. As a substitute, its subsidiary Snow has already introduced AI filters.”

Seong Nak-ho, head of hyperscale AI technology at Naver Cloud, said, “Naver not only has super-scale AI technology, but in addition has the world’s best capability to make use of it to create services that may create real value and construct a business ecosystem.”

“Based on the experience of successfully commercializing super-scale AI technology over the past two years, we plan to create a more expanded AI ecosystem with platform partners comparable to users, small business owners, and corporations, and we hope that the discharge of this lineup will function a ‘pre-guide’ for ecosystem participants,” he said.

Reporter Juyoung Lee juyoung09@aitimes.com