Google is integrating the Stack Overflow knowledge base into Gemini for Google Cloud

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Google and Stack Overflow have announced the launch of a joint programme to integrate the tech giant's expert platform knowledge base and artificial intelligence so developers can get quick access to accurate answers right in their work environment.

Here's What We Know

As part of the programme, Stack Overflow is opening up an API for external access to its Q&A database. And Google will use this information to train its Gemini language model so it can generate answers based on expert knowledge.

And the generated answers will include links to primary sources from people to validate the information.

At the same time, Stack Overflow data will be integrated directly into the management console of the Google Cloud platform. Thus, developers will be able to instantly get answers to their questions from Google services and the Stack Overflow knowledge base in one window, without switching between different platforms.

In addition, Stack Overflow will have access to Google's advanced machine learning tools Vertex AI to optimise processes on its platform using AI - for example, to automate moderation or generate prompts for users.

Stack Overflow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar stressed that their integration programme is also open to collaboration with other technology companies that work with AI learning.

The outcome of the partnership and data integration of the two platforms will be showcased to a wide audience at the upcoming Google Cloud Next conference in April.

Source: TechCrunch