Episode 182 - Bard Becomes Gemini: Why Devs Care

In this episode of Two Voice Devs, hosts Allen Firstenberg and Mark Tucker discuss Gemini, Google's latest name for its Generative AI... stuff. Originally known as separate products including Bard and Duet AI, Gemini encompasses a suite of AI tools, including chatbots, product-specific assistants, models, and APIs that developers can use for various tasks. The discussion covers how Gemini compares with offerings from other companies such as OpenAI and Microsoft, including visible similarities and differences. The show concludes by answering the question about why developers should care about this rename with a call to explore possibilities with AI tools like Gemini to let us create more natural and user-friendly interfaces.

Learn more:

• https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemini-update-sundar-pichai-2024/
• https://blog.google/products/gemini/bard-gemini-advanced-app/

00:04 Introduction and Catching Up

00:55 Exploring the Gemini Model

04:09 Gemini vs OpenAI: A Comparison

10:20 Understanding the Gemini Branding

12:00 The Developer's Perspective on Gemini

17:46 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions