AI will stop fraud, math-physics questions will be solved: Will be able to create HD video with text command, new AI features launched in ‘Google I/O’ event

Google’s annual developer conference ‘Google I/O 2024’ event took place. Google did not launch any new device in this event this year. The main focus of the company was on AI features. Company CEO Sundar Pichai started the event.

He said, ‘Gemini 1.5 Pro has now been made available to developers and consumers globally. Along with this, Google introduced many features including AI powered search, on-device AI, real-time scam protection, AI video model – VEO and Imagen 3.

1. AI-powered search: Will be able to solve math and physics questions

Google is enhancing Android’s Circle to Search feature. Through this feature, you could search on Google by circling anything on the screen of your Android phone. Now through this feature you can also get instructions on how to solve math-physics problems.

2. Real-time call scam protection: Will help in avoiding fraud

Google is currently testing a feature that alerts users about potential scams. If you receive a scam call, the system can identify and warn you in real-time, helping you avoid potential fraud.

3. Generative AI video model: can create video from text prompt

Google introduces generative AI video model Veo. This is Google’s most advanced text to video generation model, which can generate cinematic videos in HD quality. The company is inviting many film makers and creators to experiment with this model.

Earlier, Open AI had introduced such a model ‘Sora’ which can generate 60 seconds long videos. Google claims that its model can generate videos longer than 60 seconds. Veo also understands terms like aerial shot and timelapse.

4. Ask Photos: Searches your photos with the help of AI

Google’s new feature, Ask Photos, will start soon. After this, additional capabilities will also be added to it. This feature allows Google Photos to answer questions like “Show me how my daughter’s swimming progress.” For this, he searches photos using Gemini and creates their collection.

5. Imagen 3: An updated version of the text-to-image generator

The company also unveiled Imagen 3, an updated version of the text-to-image generator. Compared to previous versions, Imagen 3 is able to produce photorealistic images with much less artefacts. It is currently available to creators as a private preview in ImageFX and will soon come to Vertex AI, Google’s platform.

Imagen 3 natural language better understands the intent behind your prompt. Sign-ups for Imagen 3 begin today on ImageFX and will be available to developers and enterprise customers soon.

6. Project Astra announced: AI assistant will help in daily life

Google calls Astra the “future of AI assistants”. A universal AI agent that will help in daily life. After turning on the phone camera, you can point at any thing and get details about it. This will tell you its details immediately. Demis Hassabi, CEO of Google DeepMind, said that the speed and quality of conversation with Astra seems natural.

Gemini AI will support 68 languages

Google has integrated its latest AI Gemini 1.5 Pro into the right sidebar of workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive and Gmail. This virtual assistance will have access to all your saved details. Apart from this, Gemini AI will support 68 languages ​​in Google Meet.