Google's Gemini AI Goes Global, Merges with Chrome for Instant Access
May 1, 2024
Google's conversational AI, Gemini, is now available in over 150 countries for both Android and iOS platforms.
Gemini supports nine additional languages, broadening its global usability.
Users can activate Gemini directly from the Chrome URL bar by typing '@gemini' to get comprehensive AI-driven answers.
Google is actively working to embed the chatbot across its product range, hinting at future AI search capabilities akin to Perplexity.
The company, in collaboration with DeepMind, has introduced Med-Gemini, advanced AI for healthcare that currently surpasses models like OpenAI's GPT-4.
Med-Gemini's effectiveness in practical healthcare environments remains to be proven with real-world clinical data.
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Forbes • May 1, 2024
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Times Of India • May 1, 2024
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Android Police • May 1, 2024
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Inverse • May 1, 2024
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