The new functionality will initially be launched in a limited set of markets, including non-English speaking ones. Google has not yet determined which markets or languages will be the first to receive the update. In the coming months, it will roll out more broadly to iOS and Android mobile users before exploring the possibility of bringing the upgraded Assistant functionality to other platforms. The new assistant is part of Google's effort to deliver a more intelligent, personalized, and intuitive digital assistant.
Key takeaways:
- Google Assistant is getting an update with Bard, a new version powered by generative AI technologies, which will allow it to handle a broader range of questions and tasks.
- The updated Assistant can dive into your Google apps, like Gmail and Google Drive, to offer personalized responses to queries on an opt-in basis.
- Users can interact with Google Assistant with Bard in three ways: voice, typing, or through Bard’s Google Lens integration.
- Assistant with Bard will initially launch in a limited set of markets, with plans to roll out more broadly to iOS and Android mobile users in the coming months.