Google’s AI Chatbot App Gemini: Google has extended the global presence of its AI-driven chatbot, Gemini App, reaching over 150 countries and territories, including India. According to Google’s support page, the app’s availability will gradually expand to encompass more languages, countries, and territories. Currently offered in English, Korean, and Japanese, Google plans to align future expansions with local regulations and its AI principles.
The introduction of Gemini follows Google’s rebranding of its previous chatbot, Bard, and the launch of a standalone app for Android users. Additionally, the tech giant unveiled Gemini Advanced, a subscription-based chatbot service priced at INR 1,950 in India.
Gemini represents Google’s next-gen family of multimodal AI large language models (LLMs), developed by its AI research labs, DeepMind, and Google Research. This technology can process various formats, including language, audio, code, and video.
The newly released Gemini app is equipped to handle voice commands, generate images, compose emails, analyze personal photos, craft poetry, and more.
It’s important to distinguish between the Gemini app and Gemini LLMs; the latter serves as the underlying technology, similar to GPT’s relationship with ChatGPT. The initial version, Gemini 1.0, debuted in December of the previous year.
Recently, Google introduced Gemini 1.0 Ultra and announced plans for Gemini 1.5, showcasing substantial advancements across multiple dimensions. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, highlighted the progress made by their teams, emphasizing safety as a primary concern.
This development coincides with the burgeoning adoption of AI technologies in India, witnessed across various sectors. The trend has spurred the emergence of homegrown AI startups like Krutrim and SarvamAI, with significant funding rounds, including Krutrim’s recent $50 million investment, propelling it to unicorn status.
Overall, Google’s expansion of Gemini reflects the company’s commitment to leveraging AI advancements to meet the evolving needs of users worldwide, while also contributing to the growth of India’s AI ecosystem.