Google Bard is an interactive AI service developed by Google. From May 11, 2023, it will also be available in Japanese. In this column, we will explain how to use Google Bard, what you can do with Google Bard, and how it differs from ChatGPT.
What is Google Bird?
Google Bard is a conversational AI service provided by Google. This is a user support service that utilizes generative AI and can be used in natural language (the language that people use on a daily basis, not the artificial language used for programming etc.).
For example, a search engine’s search service can be used to find out something you don’t know, but you need to enter appropriate keywords such as “Spring Nanakusa” into the search window. Google Bard, on the other hand, supports natural language, so you can ask the search engine questions using words you would use in a human conversation, such as “What are the seven spring herbs?”
Google Bard is a service that utilizes generative AI
Google Bard is a conversational AI service that utilizes generative AI. Generative AI refers to AI that can not only utilize learned data as is, but also generate creative output. In addition to simply accumulating information, it can also handle tasks that require creativity, such as writing sentences and catchphrases.
Note that the name “Bard” does not mean “bird” but “bard”. Google Bard can be called the bard of the AI world because of its ability to respond flexibly to questions.
Google Bard announces Japanese support in May 2023
Google announced the Bard service on February 6, 2023 (US local time). Initially, it was an experimental service, but support for Japanese and Korean was added on May 10, 2023 (local time).
As of July 25, 2023, it supports over 40 languages and over 230 countries and regions. We plan to add more languages and countries in the future.
What is the difference between Google Bard and ChatGPT? Comparison of common AI chats
Google Bard and ChatGPT are AI chat services that support natural language. Both are free to use, and there is no need to install any applications. If you want to use it on a computer, all you have to do is access each official website and log in.
However, there are some differences between Google Bard and ChatGPT. There are three main differences:
These are the major differences between Google Bard and ChatGPT. Please use the two depending on your purpose.
What is LLM installed in Google Bard? AI mechanism that allows you to have natural conversations with people
Google Bard is based on a large language model (LLM) called “LaMDA” developed by Google.
LLM is a language model trained with large amounts of text data, and is not only capable of natural conversation close to human ability, but also has a wide range of processing techniques such as calculations and text creation.
Bard was then switched to the latest LLM called “PaLM 2,” which was announced at Google’s annual developer conference “Google I/O 2023.” PaLM 2 uses a technology called “Pathway” to enable faster and more accurate language processing.
How much does Google Bird cost?
All features of Google Bard are available for free as long as you have a Google account. Since you access and use the Google Bard website from a browser rather than an app, there is no need to install or download anything.
However, when using Google Workspace, a tool provided by Google, there is no charge for using Google Bard, but a license fee for Google Workspace is required. Please note that all data used within Google Workspace is stored securely. If you want to keep the work done with Google Bard, we recommend using Google Bard within Google Workspace.
How to get started with Google Bard in 3 steps
Getting started with Google Bard is simple. Get started with the steps below.
1. Access “Google Bard” and log in
2. Click “Try Bard” and set up
3. Type your question into the text box
I will explain them in order.
1. Access “Google Bard” and log in
First, launch your usual browser and enter “Google Bard” in the search window. There is no problem with “Google Bird”, “Bird”, “Bard”, etc.
A link that says “https://bard.google.com” will be displayed at the top of the search, so click on it. As of August 2023, there is text such as “Bard – Google” or “Try Bard, Google’s experimental AI service…”.
When you move to the Google Bard page, if you have a Google account, log in. If you do not have a Google account, please create a new one.
Please note that if you are using Google Workspace and your administrator has not enabled access to Google Bard, you will not be able to use Google Bard.
2.Click “Try Bard” and set up
Log in to your Google account and click the “Try Bard” button.
After that, agree to the “Terms of Use and Privacy” and the setup is complete.
3. Type your question into the text box
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Google Bard
A text box will appear with the words “Enter your message here” written in light text.
Just type your question into this input box and get a natural, conversational answer. There is no limit to the number of questions you can ask. Write down what you are concerned about in writing.
What Google Bird can do
Google Bard is a service that flexibly responds to various issues by responding to free commands. The main things you can do are:
We will explain in detail how to use each function. Also, see examples of prompts for instructing Google Bard to do specific tasks.
Please feel free to download the documents below as they may also be helpful.
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Programming support
Google Bard can also support programming. When I entered “I would like to create a class diary. Please create the source code for a website that is easy for children to view” in the text box, the following code was output.
By changing the prompt, various programming is possible. Let us give you specific instructions regarding your design wishes and functionality requests.
Translation into multiple languages including English
Google Bard can also translate into multiple languages. For example, if you enter the sentence, “It was hot today, but it looks like it’s going to be even hotter tomorrow. I want to be careful not to get heatstroke when I go out” and translate it into English, the following sentence will be output.
He presented two English sentences like this.
Google Bard can translate not only English but also other languages. I also requested translations of the same text into French and Korean.
Google Bard remembers the previous sentence, so you don’t have to write the same sentence again. If you tell it, “Please translate the same sentence into XX language,” it will translate it continuously.
Proofreading and proofreading support
More and more people are using ChatGPT to proofread and proofread their texts. Just like ChatGPT, Google Bard can also support proofreading and proofreading of texts.
For example, when I entered a sentence that contained typographical errors and asked for proofreading, “It was hot today, but it looks like it’s going to be even hotter tomorrow. Be careful not to get heatstroke when you go out.” A sentence like this will be output.
Mistakes in the kanji for “hot” and “thick”, mistakes in the word “heatstroke”, and mistakes in the translation of “going out” were all correctly corrected.
When writing web articles, daily business reports, reports, plans, proposals, etc. for work, we recommend proofreading them with Google Bard before publishing or submitting them. It will automatically correct the correct kanji and wording.
In addition, it is up to the user to utilize the output results as they are, and final finishing must be done manually.
Creating a fixed phrase
Google Bard is also a useful tool for creating stylized texts that have a certain set of patterns. For example, consider writing an apology for the inconvenience caused to a business partner due to an ordering error.
If you instruct Google Bard to say, “I made an ordering mistake and caused inconvenience to my business partner. Please write an apology,” Google Bard will output a message like the one below.
This text can be used in a variety of situations by simply changing numbers, product names, etc.
Google Bard can also be used for private writing. For example, consider a situation where you want to write a thank you note for a midyear gift. If you ask someone, “Please write me a thank you note for a mid-year gift.By the way, the recipient said that a baby was born last month,” and the following message will be output.
However, in this text, the recipient’s information is mistaken for the sender’s information. If you enter the following message, “The baby was not born in our home, but in the family of the person who sent the midsummer gift,” the message “We are very happy to hear that your family has welcomed another child” will be output. I did. Depending on your relationship with the other person, the expression “nobility” may seem excessive, so you may need to fine-tune it individually.
By the way, when I asked the exact same question on BingAI, I received the following message:
When I asked the same question on ChatGPT, I received the following message:
Bing AI’s answer was fairly simple. In the case of ChatGPT, there is a mix of text that says thank you for the mid-year gift and mentions the recipient’s family, so some minor adjustments may be needed, such as changing the structure of the text, to make it easier to read.
In this way, even the same conversational AI may have different answers and nuances. Try out various conversational AI tools to find answers you like and make adjustments to suit your needs.
long summary
Google Bard also supports text summarization. It can also be used to summarize long texts such as essays and speeches.
By specifying the number of characters, you can summarize the text to better suit your intentions. However, the summarized content may differ from the original intent of the text, so be sure to read the entire text to check that it is expressed correctly.
Support for creating email newsletters and catchphrases
Google Bard can also be used for marketing email newsletters.
It can also be used to create catchphrases.
For marketers who want to “shorten the time it takes to create email newsletter content,” we recommend using the CMS + MA integrated tool “SwitchPlus.” Switch Plus is equipped with a feature that integrates with ChatGPT, so just by selecting a preset option, you can immediately send a sample email that suits your purpose. We recommend that you make individual adjustments based on the created sample depending on the purpose of distributing the email newsletter.
Script/talk script creation support
You can also instruct Google Bard to create scripts and talk scripts. For example, if you want to negotiate prices with a business partner, you may be able to proceed in an advantageous manner by preparing a script in advance. So we asked Google Bard to create a script for price negotiations.
Google Bard even teaches you negotiation tips. You can also create interview scripts.
In this way, it will give you some examples of the other person’s answers, so it will be useful for simulations before the interview. Ultimately, we recommend adjusting the content for each interview.
Recruitment-related email writing support
Recruitment-related emails can also be created using Google Bard. Let’s take advantage of it to improve the efficiency of human resources operations.
In addition, this site publishes many articles on human resources and recruitment that hiring managers should know, so please refer to them.
We also recommend that you adjust this individually depending on the recruitment phase and the recipient.
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image search
Google Bard has the ability to explain answers to questions with images. This feature displays images searched online. However, at this stage (August 10, 2023), this feature is only available in English, so questions must be entered in English.
In addition, if you enter the same content in Japanese, it seems that the image still cannot be displayed properly.
Location information will be supported in June 2023
With the update on June 1, 2023 (US local time), it also supports location information. If you log in to Google and allow Google Bard to obtain the location information of your device, you can get answers using location information. If you ask Google Bird to use a word associated with location information, such as “near my house,” you will receive the following response:
Even when you are out and about, you can search for nearby information by selecting “Update location information” or “Current location”. Please use it in situations such as searching for gourmet information and shops.
Convenient ways to use Google Bard
You can use Google Bard more conveniently by remembering the following usage instructions.
Let’s take a look at how to use each.
You can check multiple answer suggestions
At the top of Google Bard’s answers, it says, “Show other suggested answers.” If the answer provided doesn’t meet your expectations, try clicking “Show other suggested answers.” Then,
If you do not find the answer you expected among the three suggested answers, please click the reload icon. Further different answer suggestions will be displayed.
In this way, the ability to check multiple answer suggestions is a unique feature of Google Bar that is not available in ChatGPT or Bing AI. Please take advantage of this feature and find the answer that meets your expectations.
You can derive answers while modifying questions.
If you’re not satisfied with Google Bard’s answer, try adjusting the question. By using clearer and more specific language, you will be more likely to get an answer that is in line with the intent of your question.
Google Bard is an interactive service, so you don’t have to complete it with one question and one answer. You will receive an answer based on the content of the previous conversation.
For example, let’s say you ask Google Bird, “Is there a good chocolate shop near you?” and it gives you five suggestions. You can then ask follow-up questions related to the previous question, such as “Which restaurant do you recommend the most?” You can ask questions without having to repeat yourself, so it feels like having a conversation with a friend.
Answers can be copied and used
The answers you get from Google Bard can be copied and pasted into text files, documents, etc. When using Google Bard to proofread text or create headings, there is no need to take screenshots and transcribe them.
Also, if you have Google Bard create the source code, you can use it as is by copying and pasting. This will reduce your coding time and increase your efficiency.
Can be used immediately for Google Docs and Gmail
If you want to use the answer you got with Google Bard in Google Docs or Gmail, click the share icon that appears below the answer.
Click “Export to Google Docs” to copy your responses to Google Docs in one step, or “Create Draft in Gmail” to save them to your Gmail drafts. Please give it a try.
Turn on activity when you want to leave a question
If you want to keep information about your questions, turn on Bard activity. Please follow the steps below to change the Bard activity settings.
1. Click “Bard Activities” in the screen menu
2. Click “On”
Also, if “Bard Activities” is not displayed on the screen menu, you can change it by following the steps below.
1. Click “Bard Privacy Notice” at the bottom of the screen
2. Click on the “Bard Activities” text link in the text.
3. Click “On”
Google Bard challenges
Google bard is a useful service that can help with a variety of tasks, but it’s not perfect. In particular, you need to be careful about the following problems.
In order to use Google Bard with peace of mind, be sure to understand these issues. Next, we will explain the details of each problem and countermeasures.
The answer is not necessarily correct
Google Bard works with Google Search to provide answers to your prompts. However, the answer is not always correct. They may refer to the wrong information or misunderstand the meaning of the prompt.
It is important to check for errors yourself before using the answer as is. We recommend checking the accuracy and reliability of the information by clicking “Search on Google” at the bottom of the answer.
Personal information and copyright issues may arise
Google Bard uses generative AI. This technology comes with problems such as leakage of personal information and copyright infringement. If you use Google Bard’s answers without checking them, you run the risk of spreading incorrect information.
Google also develops AI based on AI principles. For example, we store your location information and past conversation history for up to three years in order to provide you with more relevant answers. Although such information is stored safely, there is still a possibility that it may be accessed illegally by an external party or misused by a third party.
To use Google Bard safely, it is important that you do not enter any personal information in the prompts. We also recommend that you delete your conversation history from “Bard Activity” after using Google Bard. Here’s how to erase it:
1. Click “Delete” above the section that says “Today”
2. Select “All period”
3. Click “Delete”
The future of Google Bird
Google Bard is improving and evolving every day. The following three changes are expected to occur in the future surrounding Google Bard and Google Bard.
I will explain each of them.
Integration into Google Workspace
On May 10, 2023, Google announced “Duet AI for Google Workspace.” Since the platform is PaLM2 like Google Bard, it is considered a service for incorporating Google Bard into the conventional Google Workspace.
Duet AI for Google Workspace is intended for the following uses:
Google Bard is a natural language-based service, so it is effective when working with text. He is also good at creating materials and writing emails to business partners, so he is expected to be actively used in business.
Duet AI for Google Workspace makes it even easier to use Google Bard and Google Workspace in your business. You will be able to reduce the burden of time-consuming work such as creating fixed phrases, and you will be able to spend more time on creative work.
Cooperation with external services
As introduced in the section “What Google Bard Can Do,” Google Bard can perform image searches in English, but it does not yet support image searches in Japanese.
Google plans to integrate with external services to supplement Bard’s missing features. For example, collaboration with Adobe’s image generation AI “Adobe Firefly” is planned. If this integration is realized, you will be able to insert images into Google Bard answers and create images using Firefly in Google Slides.
Google offers a variety of services such as Gmail and Google Docs, but there are many other excellent services out there as well. By combining excellent services inside and outside of Google, you will be able to use Google Bard more conveniently, which will lead to more efficient business operations.
Competition in interactive services intensifies
Google bard is a conversational AI service that utilizes the vast amount of information and language available through Google searches to provide natural language support. Unlike the free version of ChatGPT, it is used by many people because it provides answers that reflect the latest information.
Additionally, Microsoft began providing a conversational AI service called BingAI in February 2023. BingAI combines Bing search with natural language to provide answers with up-to-date information, similar to Google Bard.
In this way, many companies are entering conversational AI services and generative AI services, and competition is expected to become even more intense.
Learn about the features of Google Bard and use it effectively in your business
Google Bard is an interactive AI service that can be linked with Google Docs, Gmail, etc. When you ask questions or requests in natural language, it generates answers and sentences that reflect the latest information. It can also be used to create documents such as reports and presentations, making it useful in business situations.
However, you need to be careful when using Google Bard. If used carelessly, personal and confidential information may be leaked. You also need to make sure that the generated text does not infringe on copyright. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of Google Bard, and use it effectively in your business while avoiding risks.