Google Takes on Apple and OpenAI with Gemini Live

Mobile phone with Gemini Love written beside

Google's recent Pixel event showcased a suite of innovative AI features, with the launch of Gemini Live taking center stage. This sophisticated upgrade to Google's existing Gemini assistant represents a major leap forward in virtual assistant technology, setting a new benchmark for natural, fluid conversations and seamless handling of interruptions.

Gemini Live allows users to converse with their phones as if they were talking to another person, a capability previously seen in OpenAI's GPT-4 model. With Gemini Live, users can ask questions, collaborate on ideas, and engage in back-and-forth discussions, all powered by Google's advanced.

Multimodal Capabilities and Integration

One of the standout features of Gemini Live is its multimodal nature. Users can take photos or videos and ask Gemini Live questions about them, with the AI intelligently using the visual information to enhance its responses. This feature can be particularly useful for quickly getting information about a specific object or scene.

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Additionally, Gemini Live will soon integrate with various apps like Calendar and Gmail, allowing users to retrieve specific information or perform tasks without leaving the conversation. For example, you'll be able to say, "Find the specs that Ava sent me in an email a couple of weeks ago," and Gemini Live will retrieve the relevant information.

Privacy and On-Device AI

Both Google and Apple have placed a strong emphasis on privacy when it comes to their AI assistants. Gemini Live and Apple Intelligence perform many tasks on-device, without connecting to the internet, ensuring that user data remains secure and private.

However, when Gemini Live or Apple Intelligence needs to access a cloud-based AI model, it happens within a secure sandbox, with no data accessible to third parties. Apple has also stated that ChatGPT, which powers some of Apple Intelligence's features, cannot log any data or queries inputted through the assistant.

Availability and Pricing

Gemini Live will be available on the new Pixel 9 series, with a wider rollout to other Android devices expected in the coming weeks. Pixel 9 users will receive a one-year access pass to Gemini Advanced, which offers more advanced capabilities, a larger context window, and the ability to use Gemini Live.

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Apple Intelligence, on the other hand, will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro series and this year's iPhone lineup. It will be free for all users, with even the ChatGPT features accessible without creating an account.

The Battle for AI Supremacy

Google's Gemini Live and Apple's Intelligence represent the latest battleground in the ongoing competition between the two tech giants. While Apple has long been criticized for Siri's stagnation and lack of meaningful upgrades, Google has been steadily advancing its AI capabilities.

The introduction of Gemini Live highlights Google's commitment to integrating AI into everyday tasks, while Apple's delayed rollout of its AI features has allowed Google to assert its presence, particularly in the European market where Apple's offerings are restricted due to the Digital Markets Act.

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Google's Gemini Live and Apple's Intelligence are set to revolutionize the way we interact with our smartphones. With their advanced AI capabilities, seamless integration, and focus on privacy, these assistants are poised to become indispensable tools in our daily lives.

As the battle for AI supremacy continues, it will be interesting to see how Google and Apple further develop and refine their offerings. One thing is certain: the future of smartphone interaction is here, and it's powered by artificial intelligence.

Stay tuned for more updates on Gemini Live and Apple Intelligence as they continue to evolve and shape the future of AI-powered smartphones. Look for this space for more Google and Apple for the latest news and developments in this exciting space.

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