As ChatGPT has been gaining momentum recently, Google has come up with its own large language model in response to Microsoft’s incorporation of ChatGPT into Bing. This is referred to as Google Bard, providing a similar user experience as ChatGPT. Interestingly, Google Bard can be utilized on pretty much any device without the necessity for API keys or overcoming numerous obstacles.
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What is Google Bard
Google Bard is a large language model (LLM) chatbot developed by Google AI. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code and can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. Bard is still under development, but it has learned to perform many kinds of tasks.
Here are some of the things you can do with Bard:
- Ask it questions about the world.
- Have it write different kinds of creative content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, emails, letters, etc.
- Translate languages.
- Code.
- Answer your questions in an informative way.
- Help you with your writing needs.
- Be a creative and helpful collaborator.
Bard is powered by LaMDA, Google’s large language model. LaMDA is a machine learning model that has been trained on a massive dataset of text and code. This allows Bard to generate text that is similar to human-written text, and to translate languages accurately. Bard can also write different kinds of creative content, such as poems, code, scripts, and musical pieces.
Bard is still under development, but it has the potential to be a powerful tool for communication and creativity. It can be used to have conversations with humans, generate creative content, and answer questions in an informative way.
How to Use Google Bard AI
During the Google I/O 2023 Developer Conference Keynote, Google announced that you can finally use Google Bard AI without needing to worry about signing up for the waitlist. Bard is available across 180 different countries, with the only major exception being the European Union. Nevertheless, if you want to sign up for and use Google Bard AI, here’s how you can do so:
- Open your browser of choice.
- Navigate to bard.google.com.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Read through the Terms & Conditions for using Google Bard.
- Click the I agree button.
- Click the Try Bard button.
From there, you’ll be taken to the main interface with the prompt message box at the bottom. When you sign into Bard for the first time, you are also presented with a few different prompts to “get you started” if you aren’t sure what to ask or just want to see what’s possible.
Quickly Access and Use Google Bard AI on Your Smartphone
While we were hoping to see Google announce some type of way to use Google Bard AI on your smartphone during the I/O 2023 Keynote, that wasn’t the case. Instead, Google is more focused on implementing the underlying technology into the various Google apps that you use on a daily basis. However, you can still use Google Bard AI on your smartphone right from the browser, and you can make it even more accessible by adding a shortcut to your Home Screen. Here’s how you can do so on Android phones, an iPhone, or an iPad:
Android:
- Open the Google Chrome app on your Android phone.
- Navigate to bard.google.com.
- If necessary, log into your Google account.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, tap Add to Home screen.
- You can change the name for the shortcut, or just tap the Add button.
- When prompted, tap the Add to home screen button in the bottom right corner.
iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Safari app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Navigate to bard.google.com.
- If necessary, log into your Google account.
- Tap the Share icon in the bottom toolbar.
- Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
- You can change the name for the shortcut, or just tap the Add button in the top right corner.
Interacting With Google Bard
You have the option to reply with a question that aligns with the given prompt, or you can introduce an entirely new prompt at the screen’s bottom. Each response you get comes with several alternatives. By clicking on the three dots next to the thumbs-up or thumbs-down icons, you can leave more specific feedback, including written comments about the response. This feedback aids Google Bard in enhancing its future responses.
You will also find a “New Response” button, acting as a way to refresh Bard. Moreover, a “Google it” button is available for those seeking additional information. By clicking this, Bard will present a list of “search-related topics,” and selecting one will open a new Google search window.
There is also a feature to view other drafts, revealing up to three draft responses generated by Google Bard. In most cases, each draft is distinct, offering a variety of results and sometimes different formats.
As noted earlier, Google Bard is even more recent than ChatGPT in its user-facing form. We anticipate that Bard’s flexibility and utility will continue to expand in the upcoming months, and it might eventually become a part of Google Assistant.
Tips on How To Use Google Bard
If you’re new to the world of these Large Language Model chatbots, then you might be wondering how to get the most out of Google Bard. This operates differently from ChatGPT and is more similar to the experience found when using Microsoft Bing. Unlike ChatGPT, Bard has the ability to answer time-relevant questions, but we’ve rounded up a few different tips and tricks for you to improve the experience of using Google Bard AI.
- Start by asking a question. Bard is a question-and-answer system, so the best way to get started is to ask it a question. You can ask about anything, from factual topics to creative requests.
- Be specific. The more specific you are with your questions, the better Bard will be able to answer them. For example, instead of asking “What is the capital of France?”, you could ask “What is the capital of Paris?”
- Use natural language. You don’t need to use any special commands or syntax when you’re talking to Bard. Just type or speak in your natural language, and Bard will understand.
- Be patient. Bard is still under development, so it may not always be able to answer your questions perfectly. If you’re not satisfied with a response, you can always try asking the question again in a different way.
- Have fun! Bard is a powerful tool that can help you with a variety of tasks. So relax, have fun, and explore all that Bard has to offer.
How is Google Bard Being Implemented into Android?
Google Bard is being implemented into Android in a few different ways. One way is through the Google Assistant. The Google Assistant is a virtual assistant that is built into Android phones. It can be used to do things like set alarms, make calls, and get directions. Google Bard is being used to improve the accuracy and helpfulness of Google Assistant. For example, Bard can be used to generate more natural-sounding responses to user queries.
Another way that Google Bard is being implemented into Android is through the Gboard keyboard app. Gboard is a keyboard app that is pre-installed on many Android phones. It allows users to type text, search the web, and send emojis. Google Bard is being used to improve the accuracy and fluency of Gboard’s text predictions. For example, Bard can be used to predict words that are more likely to be used in a particular context.
Finally, Google Bard is also being used to improve the accuracy and helpfulness of Android’s search results. When users search for something on Android, Google Bard is used to generate more relevant and informative results. For example, Bard can be used to provide summaries of articles, translate languages, and answer questions.
I am a user from Africa having issues with the Bard AI page. It was working well until I tried to zoom the page out. All attempts to put it back in actually ended up by further enlarging the page to the extent I could no longer use it. The suggestions by Bard itself did not work. I am using Windows 10. Is there anything I can do to get back to the original page? Or, is this a problem that others also face – given that Bard is stil under development?