Google made waves at its annual developer's conference, Google I/O 2023, when it introduced its generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Bard. This new chatbot, designed to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's GPT4-powered Bing, offers a similar conversational experience while incorporating unique features and continuous updates to enhance its functionality and engagement.
During the highly anticipated launch of Bard at Google I/O, the tech giant promised a series of new features that would be rolled out in the following weeks. These additions include dark mode, web topic search, coding assistance, and more. While Google has already implemented some of these features, a recent update unveiled the integration of images within Bard.
Google announced that Bard now has the ability to display prompt results in the form of images sourced from Google Search. This enhancement aims to provide users with more visually engaging and informative responses. Google emphasizes the value of images in effective communication, stating that they bring concepts to life, bolster persuasive recommendations, and enrich responses requiring visual information.
Currently, users in 180 countries, including the USA and India, can access Bard free of charge. However, it should be noted that Bard is not yet available in the European Union and Canada, and there is no specific timeline for its release in these regions. In terms of language support, Bard is compatible with US English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi. Furthermore, users can prompt Bard in Japanese and Korean, with Google planning to expand language support in the future.
Google's introduction of Bard signifies its determination to compete in the AI chatbot landscape, offering users a versatile and visually enriched conversational experience. With continuous updates and new features on the horizon, Bard aims to captivate and serve a global user base across diverse linguistic backgrounds.
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