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Google announces Bard Extensions for Workspace

The Rundown: Google just announced Bard Extensions allow Bard to pull relevant information from all their Google tools and services, including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Flights and Hotels.

The Details:

• Bard can now pull relevant info from users’ Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Maps, etc. to customize responses.

• The "Google it" button better checks Bard's responses against the web to flag incorrect claims and avoid hallucinations.

• The updates come from a new reinforced learning model that makes Bard more intuitive, imaginative, and accurate.

Why It Matters:

Integrating Google's trove of user data with products consumers actually use daily is a game-changer for Bard's capabilities — and could be the special sauce that sets Bard apart from the competition. Can Bard finally live up to the hype?

Check out our AI training section below for some ideas on leveraging the new Bard extensions!

⭐️ How to leverage Bard’s new features

As mentioned above, Google Bard just got a slew of new updates — including the ability to integrate across your other Workspace apps.

Want to try the new tools out and level up your outputs? Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Head to bard.google.com and click on the puzzle icon in the top right corner for ‘extensions.’

Step 2: Toggle on the apps you’d like to integrate (Flights, Hotels, Maps, Workspace, YouTube).

Step 3: Start leveraging Bard with your apps! Some example prompts:

• “Summarize today’s The Rundown AI email” (Gmail Integration)

• “Provide a list of YouTube videos on AI that match my browsing interests” (YouTube Integration)

• “Find the spreadsheet from X about the [subject] and break down the information for me in 5 bullets” (Docs/Sheets Integration)

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Revenue Growth: We’re not talking just pocket change; we mean Scrooge McDuck swimming in a vault level money!

Summary of Google Bard's New Features Update

Hold onto your hats, folks! Google Bard is stepping up its game this September, and it's got some snazzy new features that are as welcome as a pumpkin spice latte in fall. 🍂☕

Connectivity with Google Apps and Services 🌐

Level Up: Bard isn't just a lone ranger anymore. It's now fully integrated with Google's apps and services. So, you can say goodbye to toggling between apps!

Accessibility Galore 🖥️📱

Everywhere You Go: Bard is breaking free from its cage! Now you can access its features in more places than ever. It's like having your clever little assistant follow you around, minus the creepy factor.

So there you have it, folks! Google Bard is becoming more of a team player, a truth-teller, and a 'be everywhere, do everything' kind of guy. And let's be honest, who wouldn't want a sidekick like that? 😎

🌐 Sources

Bard can now connect to your Google apps and services

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