Google has officially launched the new Gemini app on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of smart voice assistants. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri signals an intensifying competition in this domain.
As an upgraded version of Bard, which Google released in 2023, Gemini is a strong response from Google to OpenAI's ChatGPT. This app not only offers a variety of features such as interview preparation, travel advice, and creative brainstorming, but also enables more natural voice interactions through Gemini Live. Notably, Android users gained priority access to this feature back in August of this year.
Compared to Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, and the traditional Google Assistant, the new Gemini demonstrates significant advantages in the AI voice assistant space. Earlier this year, Google officially retired the old Assistant, which had been operational for eight years, following layoffs in its voice assistant team; these adjustments are part of its business optimization strategy.
In terms of organizational structure, Google has made significant changes by integrating the Gemini app team into its research lab, DeepMind. DeepMind focuses on enhancing AI capabilities while addressing various challenges faced by traditional model scaling. This series of initiatives positions Google as a leader in the next generation of AI solutions.
The major upgrade of Gemini not only showcases Google's robust capabilities in the AI field but also heralds a new developmental phase for smart voice assistants. As major tech giants continue to make their moves, the competitive landscape for smart voice assistants is undergoing profound transformation.
