A few weeks ago, Google announced at I/O that Bard would be getting a host of new features in the coming weeks. Some, like exports and dark mode, have already begun rolling out, but others have taken a bit longer to launch.
Now, Bard is getting another one of the promised updates, which will show users images that are relevant to their queries.
Enhanced Visual Search Responses
This new enhancement to the AI tool will provide visuals in search responses that will help give users a better idea of what they’re looking for. If someone is planning a trip, they can ask about tourist destinations they had in mind, and Bard will also show images of that specific location.
This feature will also be useful for people looking to buy a certain product. Alongside a brief product description, Bard will attach a picture so you don’t buy anything blindly.
Coming Soon: Prompting Bard with Images
For now, Bard will only be able to reply with images, but in a few more weeks, it’ll be possible to prompt the AI with images using Google Lens. Bard will soon begin leveraging Adobe Firefly, an AI art generator, to help people create an image based on their ideas.
Future Updates and Features
As Bard continues to mature, we’ll surely see more updates and features that improve the experience. Until then, Google still has a few hurdles to get over. The AI tool is not yet available to anyone in the EU or Canada, and it’s still unclear when we might see it arrive in those two regions.
Enjoying AI Features in Google Apps
Until then, those with access will be able to enjoy generative AI features in other Google apps like its Workspace suite. We could see Bard functionality in Google Messages, which would work similarly to how it does in Gmail, but its release is still unconfirmed.
