Google Assistant Is Now Powered with Gemini: What You Need to Know
Powered by Gemini's sophisticated AI models, the Assistant can accept images, text, and voice commands, enabling users to perform a wide range of tasks effortlessly.
Google is revolutionizing its virtual assistant with the introduction of Gemini, its latest GenAI technology. Building upon the success of its chatbot Bard, Google is integrating Gemini into Google Assistant, providing users with advanced AI capabilities for a more intuitive and personalized experience.
The new Gemini-powered Assistant, available initially for mobile devices, offers users the option to replace the existing AI models with Gemini's cutting-edge technology. With a dedicated Gemini app for Android devices and an updated Google app for iOS, users can access a host of innovative features designed to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Sissie Hsiao, Google Assistant VP, explained that the Gemini-powered Assistant operates as an overlay, providing contextual recommendations and suggestions. Users can generate captions based on images, gain deeper insights into articles, and interact with content more seamlessly than ever before.
Powered by Gemini's sophisticated AI models, the Assistant can accept images, text, and voice commands, enabling users to perform a wide range of tasks effortlessly. From providing tips on caring for plants to crafting personalized responses for friends, Gemini empowers users to accomplish tasks with ease.
Importantly, conversations with the Gemini-powered Assistant seamlessly transition between mobile and web experiences, ensuring continuity and convenience across platforms. Users can expect a unified experience across devices, enhancing accessibility and usability.
While the Gemini models offer enhanced capabilities such as better reasoning and instruction-following skills, access to Gemini Ultra is gated behind the Google One AI Premium Plan. Priced at $20 per month, the subscription unlocks exclusive features and updates, including expanded multimodal capabilities and deeper data analysis.
Despite potential concerns about subscription fees, Google is positioning the Google One AI Premium Plan as the gateway to its latest GenAI features. With 2TB of storage and upcoming Gemini-powered features in Gmail, Google Docs, and more, the subscription offers value beyond AI enhancements.
The Gemini-powered Assistant is now available in English in the U.S., with plans for expansion to additional locations and languages in the near future. As Google continues to innovate and refine its AI technology, users can expect a more intuitive and personalized assistant experience, transforming the way they interact with technology on a daily basis.
