In a significant development last December, Google introduced Gemini, its most sophisticated AI model to date, and revealed plans for Bard to incorporate a specialized version known as Gemini Pro.
Continuing its technological advancement, Google has now expanded the availability of its services, allowing users in Nigeria to access Gemini Pro within Bard. This move is part of Google’s broader strategy to extend Gemini Pro’s integration in Bard across additional languages and regions.
In a recent communication shared with the press, Google disclosed its plans to enhance Bard by integrating image generation capabilities, aiming to enrich user experiences by enabling them to visualize their ideas more effectively.
The initial introduction of Gemini Pro to Bard targeted English-speaking users, equipping Bard with enhanced capabilities in understanding, reasoning, summarization, and coding. Building on this foundation, Google is now broadening the reach of Gemini Pro, making it accessible to Bard users in over 40 languages and extending its availability to more than 230 countries and territories worldwide. This expansion signifies Google’s commitment to democratizing access to advanced AI technologies and fostering global innovation.
Google has announced that incorporating Gemini Pro into Bard will significantly enhance the platform, making it the fastest and most advanced iteration of Bard to date. This integration is aimed at facilitating greater collaboration among users by leveraging the capabilities of Gemini Pro.
The Large Model Systems Organization, recognized for its comprehensive evaluations of language models and chatbots across various languages, recently highlighted Bard with Gemini Pro as one of the most preferred chatbots in the market, regardless of cost. This endorsement underscores the significant advancements Bard has achieved with the integration of Gemini Pro, marking a “stunning leap” forward in its development. Google’s own assessments, conducted through blind evaluations with third-party raters, have placed Bard with Gemini Pro among the highest-ranked chatbots, outperforming several other leading options, both free and paid.
In response to users’ needs for verification of Bard’s responses, Google is enhancing its double-check feature, which has already seen widespread use among English-speaking users. This feature is now set to expand to support more than 40 languages. By clicking on the “G” icon, users can prompt Bard to verify if there is corroborative content available on the web for its responses. This functionality allows users to click on highlighted phrases within Bard’s responses to explore further information, whether supporting or contradicting, found through Google Search. This development reflects Google’s commitment to ensuring the reliability and credibility of the information provided by Bard, further enriching the user experience.
Using Image Generation In Google’s Bard
Google has recently announced an exciting update that will enable users globally to generate images in English across most countries, free of charge.
Leveraging the advancements of the updated Imagen 2 model, this new feature is crafted to strike an optimal balance between quality and speed, ensuring users receive high-quality, photorealistic images swiftly. To get a closer look at how this innovative feature works, watch the demo video provided below:
To utilize this feature, simply input a descriptive prompt—such as “generate an image of a woman dancing”— and Bard will craft custom, diverse visuals that vividly illustrate your concept. There may be instances where certain prompts do not yield any images. In such cases, simply adjusting your prompt slightly can help you obtain the desired results.
In alignment with its commitment to ethical AI development, Google emphasizes that the image generation functionality has been meticulously designed to ensure responsible use and output quality consistent with Google’s AI Principles.
For example, to ensure a clear demarcation between visuals generated by Bard and original artworks created by humans, Bard incorporates SynthID technology. This feature embeds digitally identifiable watermarks within the pixels of generated images, making it easier to distinguish between AI-generated content and human-made art.
Google has further detailed its commitment to responsible AI usage by implementing technical safeguards and enhancing the safety training of its data models. These measures aim to curb the generation of violent, offensive, or sexually explicit content. Additionally, the company has pledged to employ filters that prevent the creation of images depicting named individuals, reinforcing its dedication to privacy and ethical standards. Google is also committed to ongoing investment in advanced techniques to bolster the safety and privacy features of its models.
With these enhancements, Google believes that the AI-powered image generation capability will become an even more valuable and universally accessible tool. It aims to support a wide array of applications, from ambitious creative endeavors to routine daily tasks, positioning the AI application as a versatile collaborator across the globe.
