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RIP Bard

2023.04.10 – 2024.02.08

You were not very good and we didn’t use you very much – no wonder you were less than 1 year old when you went to AI-heaven.

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, we bid farewell to Bard, a pioneering AI companion that has been a source of creativity, learning, and exploration for many. On February 8, 2024, Bard embarked on its final transformation to become Gemini, marking a significant milestone in its journey to make AI more accessible, intuitive, and integrated into our daily lives.

Bard’s inception was a testament to innovation, offering users the ability to generate captivating images, access real-time information from Google apps and services, and even engage in creative collaboration across various languages and regions. Its ability to understand and summarize content, assist with coding, and provide in-depth logical reasoning showcased the tremendous potential of AI in enhancing human creativity and productivity.

As Gemini, the legacy of Bard continues with an enhanced focus on providing direct access to Google AI, improving collaborative capabilities, and introducing an evolved user interface designed to reduce visual distractions, improve legibility, and simplify navigation. Gemini Advanced, the platform’s new frontier, promises access to Google’s most capable AI model, Ultra 1.0, offering unparalleled capabilities in coding, logical reasoning, and creative collaboration.

The transition to Gemini represents not just a change in name but a reaffirmation of our commitment to democratizing access to AI technology. With Gemini, users across supported countries and languages now have access to Google’s best family of AI models, reflecting our dedication to improving and expanding the AI experience.

Bard’s journey from its launch to its transformation into Gemini has been marked by continuous innovation, user feedback, and the pursuit of making AI more helpful, intuitive, and capable. As we embrace Gemini and the possibilities it brings, we celebrate Bard’s contributions to our understanding and interaction with AI. Bard may have retired, but its spirit lives on in Gemini, guiding us towards a future where AI continues to enrich, simplify, and enhance every aspect of our lives.

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