Google readies users for a new era with Bard-assisted Assistant
Google Assistant gears up for a transformation with AI chatbot Bard's integration in March, utilizing Google's Gemini family of Large Language Models to enhance virtual assistant features
Sumit Rawat
In the midst of a series of transformations, Google Assistant is on the brink of a major overhaul with the imminent integration of its AI chatbot, Bard. The tech giant, recently making headlines for layoffs impacting Bay Area employees and the removal of 17 underused features from Google Assistant, is gearing up to rejuvenate its virtual assistant.
Reports from the Google News Telegram channel suggest that the integration of Bard into Google Assistant could happen soon, with a rollout expected as early as March. In preparation for the launch, Google has reportedly established a dedicated page within the Pixel Tips app to showcase the features of the upcoming Bard-integrated Google Assistant. However, this page is currently inaccessible to users.
The integration is anticipated to harness the power of Google's Gemini family of Large Language Models (LLMs), introduced last year, to enhance the virtual assistant's capabilities. Leaked details indicate that users will activate the Bard-enabled Google Assistant using familiar commands like "Hey Google" or double-tapping the side buttons.
Upon activation, the Bard-enabled Google Assistant is expected to provide users with various input methods, including typing queries using a keyboard, speaking commands aloud, or even submitting queries with accompanying images for context. A welcome message shared by 9to5Google suggests that the integrated assistant will assure users of its ability to continue offering hands-free assistance while hinting at expanding capabilities.
While Google had previously announced its intention to integrate Bard into Google Assistant, specific details about the rollout and features have largely remained undisclosed until now, with leaks offering glimpses into what users can expect from the AI makeover.
As anticipation grows for the impending integration, users and tech enthusiasts eagerly await further official announcements from Google regarding the transformative changes set to redefine the Google Assistant experience.
