Google unveiled the ability for its AI chatbot Bard to generate images last week. Google’s Bard enables users to create AI-generated images by providing text prompts in the chatbot, much like Microsoft’s Copilot. According to reports, Google intends to rename its chatbot Bard as Gemini after it generates images, following Microsoft’s example of renaming its AI chatbot Bing as Copilot.
Google Bard is now Gemini
A list of updates Google is reportedly planning for its AI chatbot Google Bard is disclosed in a recent changelog that was leaked by a developer on platform X (formerly Twitter) by the name of Dylan Roussel. The changes are scheduled for release on February 7 and will involve the replacement of the name Bard with Gemini, as per the screenshots of the changelog.
Google’s intention to integrate its LLM model, Gemini, across all products is in line with this move. Interestingly, Google may be opting to promote Gemini as its AI model exclusively, as it is the brains behind Bard.
Apart from the rebranding, the changelog screenshot indicates that Google may potentially launch a premium ‘Advanced’ tier that is powered by Gemini Ultra. It is said that Google intends to charge for the advanced version of Gemini, much like OpenAI charges a fee for its advanced large language model GPT-4. The enhanced multi-modal features, better coding support, and deeper file and document exploration and analysis are all coming in the advanced version. Furthermore, with this release, Gemini is reaching out to Canada, where it is available for the first time since its launch.
Three versions of Google’s LLM Gemini were released last year: Gemini Nano, Gemini Pro, and Gemini Ultra. Google claims that its LLM model can “perform complex tasks like logical reasoning, coding, creative collaboration, and following nuanced instructions.”
Gemini speciality and features
That’s not all, though. Additionally, Google intends to release a Gemini app specifically for smartphone users. With Google’s new Gemini app, you can use AI on your phone to do a variety of tasks, including planning, writing, and learning. Gemini is compatible with YouTube, Gmail, and Maps, among other Google services.
While iOS users might be able to access Gemini through the Google app, Android users will receive a separate app.
The app will only work on specific devices, according to a leaked copy of Google’s changelog. Additionally, Gemini will support more languages in most parts of the world—with the exception of some European nations and regions—including Japanese, Korean, and English. Google also intends to soon expand Gemini’s language and country offerings.
It’s crucial to remember that Google has not yet provided confirmation, but this week should see the major announcements.
