Google announces Bard Extensions for Workspace

Updated 22nd Sep '23

Google Upgrades AI Chatbot Bard with Bard Extensions

Google recently announced the upgrade of its AI-powered chatbot, Bard, by combining it with various apps including Gmail, Docs, YouTube, and Flights. This update, known as Bard Extensions, aims to enhance user experience by providing a more helpful and multimodal interaction with Bard. With the introduction of Bard Extensions, users now have the ability to engage and collaborate with Bard in a whole new way, enabling Bard to access and provide information from multiple Google products.

Further Information

Here are some sources where you can find additional information on the Google Bard upgrade:

  1. The Hindu: Bard to be combined with Google products like Gmail and YouTube in latest upgrade
  2. Google Keyword: Google Bard September update: App extensions and new features
  3. ZDNet: Google's new Bard extensions link Gmail, Docs, Maps, and more to its AI chatbot
  4. 9to5Google: Bard Extensions let Google access your Gmail and Docs to get things done
  5. Lifehacker: You Can Now Connect Bard to Gmail, Google Docs, YouTube, and More
  6. Tech.co: How To Set Up the New Google Bard Extensions With Your Apps
  7. PCWorld: Google's Bard AI can now access Gmail, Drive, Docs, and more
  8. Mashable: Bard now has extensions for Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and more
  9. Reuters: Google announces new Bard features as traffic continues to lag ChatGPT
  10. CNN Business: Google rolls out a major expansion of its Bard AI chatbot

Please note that Bard Extensions are currently available for personal Google accounts and need to be manually enabled within the Bard app's Settings menu.

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