Google's AI technology-based chatbot Bard has been renamed while users bid farewell to Google Assistant.
Google Bard is now named Gemini, which is the AI model introduced by the company in December 2023.
Background:
It's noteworthy that Google introduced the AI Chatbot Bard nearly a year ago, which recently gained the ability to generate images from textual instructions.
The renaming occurred as Google introduced support for the Gemini Pro for the AI Chatbot Bard.
Purpose of the Name Change:
According to the company, the purpose of the name change is to help users understand that they are using the Gemini AI model on the chatbot bard. There haven't been significant changes in functionality, but users are being transitioned alongside the new name.
Additional Features:
Google has also introduced the AI Chatbot app for mobile phones and the gemini.google.com website. Alongside these changes, Google has introduced an ultra version of Gemini with a monthly fee.
Major Change:
The most significant change is the introduction of the Gemini app, initially available in the United States and gradually rolling out to other countries. This app will gradually replace Google Assistant on Android phones.
Conclusion:
This shift signals the eventual retirement of Google Assistant on mobile phones, making it possible to activate Gemini by saying "Hey Google."
The company has emphasized that this is a significant step towards the development of a real AI assistant that will be more helpful for users. Gemini is a multi-model assistant capable of receiving instructions through audio, text, and images.