Google Assistant Getting Smarter with AI from Bard Chatbot

Google announced plans to add generative AI capabilities from its Bard chatbot to the Google Assistant virtual assistant.

The new Google Assistant will be able to help users plan trips, catch up on emails, and ask follow-up questions.

The assistant will have access to the mobile device's camera and microphone to take in pictures and audio to help answer questions.

Google said the generative AI features will not include revenue generating capabilities at this time.

Google plans to release the new assistant to its trusted tester program soon, with versions for Android and iOS.