It would seem Google Assistant with Bard is closer than ever to arriving on some phones. Announced back at the yearly Google hardware event in October of 2023, the overhauled and AI-injected Assistant with Bard has been leaking out here and there, and this latest look (from the Pixel Tips app) … [Read more...] about Here’s Google Assistant with Bard in action
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We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
You know what I'm already getting a bit fatigued hearing about? AI infused into just about everything you can imagine. There's a great number of things AI will assist us with in the coming years - that much is certain. But for the time being, this somewhat-ridiculous marketing hype around … [Read more...] about We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
You can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Google's latest AI-powered innovation, NotebookLM, is moving out of the waitlist phase and is now ready for you to try it out. In a post on the Keyword Blog, Google says that Notebook LM is now widely available in the United States, with new features like a noteboard space and suggested actions that … [Read more...] about You can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Why Google needs to get Chromebook Plus AI features delivered soon
Yesterday was a really big day in the world of AI. Google finally delivered its latest public-facing AI model - Gemini - and the way it will be intertwined with computing moving forward will likely never be the same. As a multimodal model, Gemini can handle and understand a variety of input types, … [Read more...] about Why Google needs to get Chromebook Plus AI features delivered soon
I really hope Google’s Gemini Nano is what powers Chromebook Plus AI features
One of the coolest parts of Google's initial presentation for Chromebook Plus included some nifty AI tools that will be baked into ChromeOS for devices that meet the Chromebook Plus specifications. Sure, the new on-device camera features are nice to have and new wallpapers and screensavers are … [Read more...] about I really hope Google’s Gemini Nano is what powers Chromebook Plus AI features
Google introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model
In this emerging world of artificial intelligence we've been in for the past year or so, Google DeepMind has always been a big part of the conversation. Though they were caught a bit flat-footed this time last year, there was never any doubt that Google had some big guns in the AI race that would … [Read more...] about Google introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model
How to enable ChatGPT’s new ‘Browse with Bing’ for up-to-date internet access
Even though it feels a bit like the generative AI hype has died off a bit, the truth is we're still just at the beginning of this journey. Now that generative AI has become a bit more normalized and everyone realizes this isn't exactly a Terminator scenario, we can step back and see some of the … [Read more...] about How to enable ChatGPT’s new ‘Browse with Bing’ for up-to-date internet access
Google is harnessing AI’s power for social good
At this point, AI is everywhere and that isn't about to change. As the advances in this are continue to press on, Google now looking for way to leverage both AI and machine learning (ML) to create tools that address some of the world's most pressing social issues. From combatting deforestation to … [Read more...] about Google is harnessing AI’s power for social good
The ChatGPT Android app is rolling out, but Chromebook users should steer clear
Just yesterday we talked about the official ChatGPT Android app arriving in the Play Store as "coming soon" for anyone interested. While I thought the turnaround on that availbility would happen in the coming week or so, rollout has begun far faster than that. About 30 minutes ago I received a … [Read more...] about The ChatGPT Android app is rolling out, but Chromebook users should steer clear
Bing AI is no longer Edge-only as Microsoft lifts Chrome and Safari blocks
Microsoft's Bing's AI chatbot (powered by ChatGPT-4) has been an Edge-only affair up to this point. But as of this week, you can now try it out on Google Chrome and Safari, too. First noticed by Windows Latest (via 9to5Google), Bing.com's AI chatbot can now be accessed from these two popular … [Read more...] about Bing AI is no longer Edge-only as Microsoft lifts Chrome and Safari blocks
ChatGPT is on the way to an Android device near you with an official app
In the event that you have somehow missed all the hype/fear/excitement over ChatGPT, perhaps a recap is in order. ChatGPT is a highly sophisticated AI chatbot built to deliver state-of-the-art language modeling techniques. Its claim to fame is the ability to replicate human-like conversation, … [Read more...] about ChatGPT is on the way to an Android device near you with an official app
Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
Google Assistant looks to finally be on the receiving end of some generative AI and will soon be able to condense long passages of website text into manageable, clear-cut summaries. An update is being worked on in the Google app beta version 14.29 and a new "Summarize" feature has been spotted by … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
