Guess what? Google has just unveiled some exciting updates for its generative AI tool, Bard, and they’re absolutely awesome! They’ve added a bunch of new features and made Bard available to “most of the world” in many different languages. How cool is that?
We all know that curiosity and imagination are the secret ingredients of human creativity. Whether you’re a kid inventing a game, a group of friends dreaming up your next wild adventure, or an aspiring entrepreneur with a brilliant business idea, our ability to imagine and explore new possibilities is what makes us truly special.
That’s exactly why Google created Bard—to fuel your curiosity, boost your imagination, and help you bring your ideas to life. Bard isn’t just about giving you straightforward answers; it’s designed to help you build upon your thoughts and take them to the next level.
And now, get ready for some major news! Google is rolling out the biggest expansion of Bard ever.
Engage with Bard in more languages and places: You can now collaborate with Bard in over 40 languages! Yep, that’s right—Arabic, Chinese, German, Hindi, Spanish, and so many more. They’ve got you covered. Bard is becoming a true global citizen. They’ve really thought this through, engaging with experts, policymakers, and privacy regulators to make sure they’re being responsible with their AI advancements. It’s all about protecting your privacy and data while bringing Bard to even more people and places in the future.
But wait, there’s more!
New Latest Features
Google has introduced some fantastic new features to make your experience with Bard even better. Check them out:
- Listen to responses : Sometimes, hearing Bard’s answers can provide a fresh perspective. Starting today, you can listen to Bard’s responses. This feature is particularly helpful for understanding the correct pronunciation of a word or immersing yourself in a poem or script. Simply enter a prompt and click the sound icon to hear Bard’s responses
- Easily adjust Bard’s responses : You can also customize Bard’s responses to suit your needs. You’ve got five different options to choose from: simple, long, short, professional, or casual. So whether you’re asking Bard to help you craft a killer marketplace listing for that vintage armchair or you simply want a concise answer, you can tweak the response style using the drop-down menu. This feature is currently available in English, and they’re working on bringing it to more languages soon.
- Pin and rename conversations : You can now pin and rename your conversations with Bard. How handy is that? So, if you ask Bard for tips on comparing outdoor sports for the summer, you can easily pin the conversation and come back to it whenever you need a refresher. They’ve made this feature available in over 40 languages, so you’re good to go.
- Export code to more platforms : Are you into coding? Well, Google has you covered. They’ve added a feature that lets you export Python code to Replit, in addition to Google Colab. So you can take your coding tasks to the next level with Bard. This feature is already live in over 40 languages, so you can start coding away!
- Share responses with friends : Sharing is caring, right? That’s why Google has made it super easy for you to share your Bard chat with friends. Whether you want to show off your brilliant ideas or get some feedback, you can now share your conversation using shareable links. And guess what? This feature is available in over 40 languages. So spread the Bard love!
- Use images in your prompts : Google understands that images are a crucial part of sparking our imagination. That’s why they’ve integrated the capabilities of Google Lens into Bard. You can now upload images along with your prompts, and Bard will analyze the photos to help you come up with creative captions or provide more information. Right now, this feature is available in English, but they’re planning to expand it to support other languages soon.
Check out our new capabilities (live today!) to help you unleash your imagination: You can use Lens to add images in prompts, listen to Bard’s responses out loud, save and pin threads, and easily adjust Bard’s responses to fit your needs. pic.twitter.com/TDuLLEe6hg
— Jack Krawczyk (@JackK) July 13, 2023
