Exclusive Preview: Google’s Upcoming Bard Update

Google's Upcoming Bard Update

Google has announced the newest update to Bard, featuring the most exciting updates that will make this the smartest and most capable Bard model yet. It is designed not only to refine Bard’s linguistic capabilities across various languages and nations but also to introduce integrative features that enhance productivity by bridging Bard with popular Google apps and services.

Unlocking our most capable model yet

Bring plans to life faster and easier – with Bard Extensions 

Double-check your responses with greater confidence 

Build off of conversations shared with you

More popular features are now available in all supported languages

Blog Post and Assets

Further Reading:

Sample prompts per extension (with descriptions) – which will be live on the 19th:

ExtensionDescriptionSample Prompt
YouTubeDiscover and learn from YouTube videos in your Bard conversationsGive me a template for how to write a best man speech and show me YouTube videos about them for inspiration
MapsTap into location-based information to bring your plans to lifeWhere can I take my 3 year old pumpkin picking and give me ideas for fall-themed crafts I can do with her.
FlightsPull in real-time flight info for intuitive, personalised travel planningShow me flights to Austin and give me ideas of things to do. How about Houston too?
HotelsSearch hotels based on what’s important to you, the same way you’d talk to a friendFind hotels for a 4-day trip to San Francisco for new years eve
GmailFind, summarise and get quick answers from your own emailsSummarise our recent college tour reservations from Gmail and put them in a table with their date and time
DocsFind, summarise and get quick answers from your own docsFind the doc from Ashley about the neighbourhood clean-up project and summarise the proposal for me in 5 bullets
DriveFind, summarise and get quick answers from your PDFSFind the most recent lease agreement from my Drive and check how much the security deposit was

Extensions become even more useful when you use more than one!

ExtensionSample mixed prompts
Docs & MapsWhat places are listed in my Costa Rica 2024 doc↳Show me a map of all those spots
Gmail, Flights, HotelsWhat dates did Erik propose in the email about the Grand Canyon hiking trip?↳Show me flights to Phoenix for those dates and hotels that are near the entrance of Grand Canyon National Park↳ Create an itinerary of hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim and include a suggested packing list
Flights & MapsFind me nonstop flights to Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday. Show me top rated places to buy flowers after I land. And give me advice for meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time, I’m SO nervous!
YouTube & LensHere’s the new car seat i bought, show me the tutorial video for how to install it.
YouTube + MapsFind hotels in Paris for a week in November and videos of kid-friendly things to do there.
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