Google has introduced a significant update to its artificial intelligence offerings by renaming its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini. Alongside this, they have launched a new app for Android to potentially replace Google Assistant and introduced a paid version, Gemini Ultra 1.0. Despite these updates, Gemini has faced criticism for lacking basic features that are present in Google Assistant. For example, voice commands in Gemini don’t automatically send when prompted, and it cannot perform certain tasks like creating reminders and events on Google Calendar. This has raised questions about the practicality of releasing Gemini in its current form. The move reflects Google’s aggressive shift towards being an AI-first company and its efforts to keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI technology, particularly in response to the growing popularity of generative AI.
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