Google is incorporating experimental generative AI features for Google Maps in the United States, with a global rollout anticipated in the coming months. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Google’s AI assistant Bard receives enhancements, featuring image generation through the Imagen 2 model. Moreover, the Bard assistant, now supported by Google’s Gemini Pro model, extends its language support to over 40 languages and expands availability to more regions. Get a comprehensive overview of the latest additions to Google products.
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Supported Languages
Initially limited to English, the Gemini Pro-powered Bard from Google has expanded its reach. Now, it supports over 40 languages, including various Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and more.
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Image Generation
Google enhances Bard with image generation through the Imagen 2 model, allowing users to create images for free, similar to Microsoft’s Copilot. The AI chatbot processes descriptive prompts to generate personalized visuals based on user requests.
Google emphasizes responsible design in Bard’s image generation, maintaining a clear distinction between visuals created by Bard and original human artwork. The images generated by Bard utilize SynthID technology, embedding digitally identifiable watermarks into the pixels for transparency and accountability.
Double Check Feature
Google Bard’s double-check feature, assessing responses using web content, expands its language support. Users can click the Google Icon next to highlighted phrases to explore supporting and contradicting arguments from the web, enhancing the transparency of generated results.
More Ai Features From Google
Google is introducing generative AI features on Google Maps, allowing users to curate location lists and receive recommendations based on input prompts. Currently in the experimental phase, these features are exclusively available in the US but are anticipated to expand to more regions in the coming months.