Google to rebrand AI Chatbot ‘Bard’ as ‘Gemini’, will have a free and paid app launching soon

A recent update notably introduced the capability for image generation, marking a significant stride in the chatbot’s capabilities.

The information about the impending rebranding was brought to light through a recent post by Dylan Roussel, an Android app developer, on X. This revelation aligns with earlier reports from 9to5Google, further solidifying the likelihood of Google Bard undergoing a nomenclature shift to Gemini.

A leaked photo accompanying the post displays a changelog dated February 7, 2024, hinting at the name change and offering a sneak peek into forthcoming features.

The leaked changelog not only suggests the rebranding but also hints at the introduction of an ‘Advanced’ tier, powered by Gemini Ultra. This represents Google’s most advanced large language model to date, potentially surpassing the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4, which powers ChatGPT Plus and Microsoft Copilot.

What captures attention in the changelog is the indication that access to Gemini Advanced will be restricted behind a paywall. Google asserts that this formidable large language model is adept at “performing complex tasks like logical reasoning, coding, following nuanced instructions, and creative collaboration.”

Additionally, the company plans to enhance Gemini Ultra’s capabilities in the “coming months,” focusing on its capacity to deeply analyze files, data, documents, and more.