Google is opening Bard up to more users, and more countries. It’s also adding more features.
Google Bard: The AI Tool Revolutionizing with PaLM 2 Model
TL;DR:
• Google Bard, the innovative AI tool, is now enhanced with the PaLM 2 model. • Expect visually-rich responses and incremental improvements in Bard. • Google is set to expand with new features and collaborations, leveraging both internal resources and external partnerships.
The AI landscape has rapidly evolved, with ChatGPT spearheading this transformation. Yet, Google Bard emerges as a formidable contender, now more accessible than ever.
During Google I/O 2023, it was revealed that Bard is shedding its exclusive status. Initially limited to invitations within the US and UK, Bard is now embracing a global audience across 180 countries, adding Korean and Japanese language support, and anticipating the inclusion of 40 additional languages.
While the debut of Bard received a lukewarm welcome, Google is set to change the narrative. The PaLM 2 model is at the heart of Bard's evolution, driving a suite of enhancements including new extensions and programming capabilities.
Google's ambition to stand out in the AI arena is evident. Unlike ChatGPT, which might offer a straightforward list, Bard aims to enrich the user experience with compelling visuals. For instance, a query about New Orleans' attractions would not only yield a list but also be accompanied by illustrative images and graphics, courtesy of Bard.
As you can see, this stands out in a much bigger way than this does:
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Images will play a large role in Bard, but not just for responses. Google will also let you include images in your own prompts, all thanks to the power of Google Lens.
Let’s say you want Bard to write up some captions for an image or maybe even make a funny meme. Using Lens, Bard will analyze the photo, detect what’s in the image, and draft a few potential captions. This all happens almost instantly.
Keep in mind that these new visual improvements aren’t live just yet, but should be coming in the near future.
While Bard has many uses, it’s clear Google envisions its AI tool as being especially helpful for developers. With that in mind, Google is announcing a few key coding upgrades, including source citations and an export button that lets you easily export code, starting with Python and with more programming languages to come. There’s also a new dark theme, which was apparently requested by the majority of testers.
Another way Bard can stand out is through integration with Google services. With that in mind, Google has announced it will be introducing new ways to connect to Google apps, including Docs, Drive, Gmail, Maps, and more. In fact, Google has already set live the ability to export to Google Docs and Gmail, with more to come a bit further down the road.
It’s not just internal integrations, either. Google announced a partnership with Adobe to bring integration with Adobe Firefly to generate high-quality images as well. You can then take these images and edit them in Adobe Express.
That’s just a few of the improvements coming to Bard. While you’re at it, be sure to head over and give it a try for yourself.
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