Google and other major tech companies this week have been showcasing how conversational chatbots can help improve internet search. 

In one instance, however, Google may have inadvertently showcased the technology's shortcomings. 

Google on Monday tweeted a GIF demonstrating how one would use its new experimental AI chat service, Bard. 

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Built on Google's own large language models (LLMs), Bard is designed to give users conversational answers to relatively complex questions.

Bard is an experimental conversational AI service, powered by LaMDA. Built using our large language models and drawing on information from the web, it's a launchpad for curiosity and can help simplify complex topics