Everything You Missed From Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Project Astra, and More
At Google I/O 2024, the company focused on AI advancements, introducing Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models for advanced tasks and faster responses, respectively. The Search Generative Experience (SGE) was rebranded as "AI Overviews" and expanded to more countries. "Ask Photos" allows users to interact with their Google Photos via Gemini, and Project Astra is a next-gen AI assistant with object recognition capabilities. Google also unveiled the Veo video generator and an upgrade to Google Workspace with Gemini 1.5 Pro. Additionally, Google demoed Project Starline, a 3D video-conferencing solution, and announced a scam call alert system using Gemini Nano, an AI model that operates locally on smartphones.