Google I/O 2024: Gemini AI integration, new features announced

The Verge May 14, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google I/O 2024 focused on Gemini AI models integration into apps like Workspace and Chrome. New features include video search with Google Lens, Gemini 1.5 Flash for fast responses, and Gemini 1.5 Pro enhancements. Gemini Live aims to improve voice chats, while Gems allows custom chatbot creation. Android devices will get help with math problems, and AI Overviews will summarize web results. Gemini Nano will assist in Chrome.

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    Top 5 news highlights: 1. Robot dating suggested by Bumble CEO 2. Google I/O unveils Gemini updates 3. OpenAI introduces GPT-4o with voice feature 4. Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite supports Linux 5. Gemini models enhance AI assistant capabilities (XDA Developers)
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    Google introduces Project Astra AI assistant at Google I/O (Quartz)
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  3. [4.6]
    Google introduces AI summaries in search, with option to disable (Tech.co)
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    Google adds text-only 'Web' filter to search (Mashable)
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  5. [6.3]
    Google introduces AI-generated answers in search results (DAWN.com)
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  6. [3.4]
    Google introduces 'web' search option, includes AI opt-out button (The Verge)
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  7. [6.0]
    Google integrates AI into Android, enhancing features and privacy (Ars Technica)
    156d 5h

  8. [5.5]
    Google I/O highlights AI updates, new search features (CNBC)
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  9. [4.9]
    Alphabet unveils advanced AI search and chatbot (Rappler)
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  10. [4.7]
    Google introduces AI-generated conversational summaries in search results (CP24)
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  11. [3.2]
    Google enhances trip planning with AI chatbot Gemini Advanced (Skift Travel News)
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  12. [5.9]
    Google introduces AI-generated search summaries in the US (The Guardian)
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  13. [5.2]
    Google integrates AI for comprehensive search engine overhaul (GB News)
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  14. [5.0]
    Google unveils "Project Astra" AI agent prototype at Google I/O (Ars Technica)
    156d 6h

  15. [7.0]
    Google introduces A.I. Overviews to search engine (The New York Times)
    156d 7h

  16. [4.3]
    Google's Gemini video search AI makes factual errors in demo (The Verge)
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  17. [6.1]
    Google introduces Project Astra for future AI advancements (The Verge)
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  18. [4.9]
    Google introduces Circle to Search feature powered by Gemini AI (Gizmodo)
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  19. [4.2]
    Google's Gemini offers quick personalized vacation itineraries (The Verge)
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