Google Drops Bard Waitlist, Adds Images and Coding Features
Google opens its Bard AI to over 180 countries, removes the waitlist, and adds visual responses powered by the new PaLM 2 model.
Google removes the waitlist for its Bard AI tool and expands access to over 180 countries and territories. The chatbot now runs on the advanced PaLM 2 large language model, which gives it improved math, reasoning, and coding skills. Coding becomes one of the most popular uses for the tool just weeks after its introduction.
The company introduces Japanese and Korean language support and plans to expand Bard to 40 languages in the near future. Google emphasizes that it maintains high quality standards and local nuances as it broadens the AI's global reach. The expansion allows significantly more users to test the technology and provide valuable feedback.
Bard also becomes more visual by adding image capabilities to both user prompts and AI responses. Users ask questions about travel destinations or other topics and receive rich visuals alongside the text to enhance their understanding. These updates mark a major step in Google's vision for a more integrated and accessible generative AI experience.