After a long wait, Google Bard has been introduced in India! Google users can now interact with the dynamic chatbot via the Google Bard website. At the Google I/O conference, Sundar Pichai, the current CEO of Google, announced that the Bard will be available in more than 180 countries. Let’s get to know this chatbot a bit better.

Meet The New Gen ‘Bard’

The latest offering from Google, Bard, is a conversational AI or chatbot, designed to answer questions and provide information to users quickly. The Bard stores a considerable amount of text data and can “communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions, provide summaries, and create stories.”

The Mystery Behind Bard’s Name
In Celtic cultures, the word bard denoted wandering storytellers, musicians/singers, oral historians, etc. The Google chatbot has been created to educate and entertain users, hence the name.

What’s In A Name?
The first question that may come to mind is: Has this AI tool been Christened after the greatest bard of all time, William Shakespeare? The chatbot says that it is not related to Shakespeare in a biological sense.

Bard Is A Fan Of Bollywood!
On being quizzed about Bollywood, the Bard is all praise for the “vibrant film industry” According to the chatbot, Bollywood movies “tend to be very melodramatic and often feature larger-than-life characters and storylines.” It goes on to call them an instant mood booster. “They always leave me feeling happy and uplifted.”

Bard Gushes Over Amitabh Bachchan
No one, not even the mighty chatbot, is immune from the charm of the charismatic Bachchan Sr! Bound by objectivity, Bard refuses to give a yes or no answer to the question if the Big B is the greatest actor of Bollywood, and describes it as a “matter of opinion.” However, it describes him as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Bollywood. “He has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, and his legacy will continue to inspire actors and audiences for generations to come,” it says.

The Bard Doesn’t Approve Of Layoffs
Although the chatbot thinks layoffs are “necessary for businesses to stay afloat” and can have a devastating impact on the livelihood as well as the mental health of the employees. It advises employers to “cut down on costs such as executive compensation and outsourcing non-core functions.”

No Toxic Competition Please!
We asked Bard what it thinks about its competitor, ChatGPT (created by OpenAI). Google’s chatbot was full of praise for its peer. “I think ChatGPT is a very impressive piece of technology. It is able to generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as providing customer service, writing creative content, and answering questions,” it said.

The ‘Bard’ Way Of Improving Mental Health

• The Bard advises the following strategies to improve mental health:
• A healthy, balanced diet.
• Regular exercise.
• At least seven to eight hours of sleep.
• Strictly avoiding alcohol and drugs.
• Having a stable support system.