Google brings AI assistant Gemini's mobile app to India in 9 languages
In a move that has sparked conversations about the future of artificial intelligence (AI), Google has officially launched its AI assistant Gemini's mobile app in India. The Gemini app is now accessible to Indian users, offering support for English as well as nine regional languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Users of the Gemini app can leverage various functions such as typing, voice commands, and even image uploads to seek assistance with their queries and tasks. This expansion of functionalities aims to make the AI assistant more accessible and user-friendly for a diverse set of users.
Enhanced Features and Local Language Support
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared the news on a social media platform, emphasizing the inclusion of local languages in the Gemini app to cater to the Indian audience. Additionally, Gemini Advanced users in India now have access to Gemini 1.5 Pro, the latest and most advanced AI model from Google, across all nine supported languages.
Amar Subramanya, Vice President of Engineering at Gemini Experiences, highlighted the introduction of new features within Gemini Advanced, including advanced data analysis capabilities, file uploads, and the option to engage with Gemini through Google Messages in English.
Expanded Accessibility and Longest Context Window
Google is gradually rolling out Gemini access for iOS users directly via the Google app over the upcoming weeks. With a context window of 1 million tokens, Gemini Advanced boasts the most extensive contextual understanding among consumer chatbots globally, enhancing the conversational experience for users.
The company is also introducing the integration of Gemini within Google Messages, offering users an alternative platform to interact and collaborate with the AI assistant on their mobile devices.
With these new developments, Google aims to provide a more seamless and efficient AI assistant experience for users in India, setting a precedent for inclusive and regional language support within the realm of artificial intelligence.
