Google Bard Chatbot renamed as ‘Gemini’
Google today renamed its experimenting generative AI chatbot Bard to Gemini, it reflects the name and integration of Google’s large language model.
In terms of change, the company is now greeting users with the message “Bard is now Gemini” and the URL is also changed to a Gemini-specific product page. There are also some improvements made to the interface.
Below you can check the complete updates log for the Google Gemini chatbot.
“Bard is now Gemini
What: Gemini is the best way to get direct access to Google AI. All the collaborative capabilities you know and love are still here, and will keep getting better in the Gemini era. We’ve also evolved the UI to reduce visual distractions, improve legibility, and simplify the navigation.
Why: We’re committed to giving everyone direct access to Google AI and, as of this week, every Gemini user across our supported countries and languages has access to Google’s best family of AI models. To better reflect this commitment, we’ve renamed Bard to Gemini.
Try Gemini Advanced to access Google’s most capable AI model, Ultra 1.0
What: Gemini Advanced gives you access to our most capable AI model, Ultra 1.0. If you want to be one of the first to access Google’s latest AI advancements as they become available, this is for you.
With our Ultra 1.0 model, Gemini Advanced is far more capable at highly complex tasks like coding, logical reasoning, following nuanced instructions, and creative collaboration.
Plus, Gemini Advanced will continue to expand with new and exclusive features in the coming months, including expanded multi-modal capabilities, even better coding features, as well as the ability to upload and more deeply analyze files, documents, data, and more. Gemini Advanced is a paid plan available in over 150 countries and territories
Opens in a new window. It is available and optimized only for English with our Ultra 1.0 model, but can respond to queries in other languages that Gemini is available in. Learn moreOpens in a new window
Why: With Gemini Advanced, you can be one of the first to try our most capable AI model, Ultra 1.0. We’re just getting started and Gemini Advanced will continue to get even better. We invite you to join us on this journey. Upgrade to Gemini AdvancedOpens in a new window
Chat to supercharge your ideas in the Gemini app
- What: Get help learning in new ways, writing thank you notes, planning events, and more with Google AI on your phone. Gemini is integrated with Google apps like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube, making it easy to get things done on your phone. You can interact with it through text, voice, or images.
- To chat with Gemini on Android, download the Gemini app in the Google Play Store. On iOS, try Gemini in the Google app.
- The Gemini app will be launched on select devices in English in the US. In the coming days, it will be available in Japanese, Korean, and English globally except for the UK, Switzerland, European Economic Area countries, and associated territories. More countries and languages will be coming soon.
- Why: This is a step towards our vision to deliver the world’s most helpful AI assistant.
Now available in Canada
- What: You can now collaborate with Gemini on the web in Canada in all supported languagesOpens in a new window, including English and French. The Gemini app is coming soon, starting with English.
- Why: As we continue to build Gemini responsibly, we’re expanding access to more countries and regions.”
(source – Google)