After rolling out document upload and analysis last week, Google is beginning to let free Gemini users generate images of people with Imagen 3. Back in August, Google started rolling out the ability to generate images with people to Gemini Advanced subscribers. At the time, it was described as an “early access version.” This has since widely rolled out.
At the start of this month, Google brought the capability to the Gemini side panel in Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, as well as Help me create (Docs), Help me visualize (Slides), and Help me create (Vids). Users have recently noticed image generation of people is starting to work in the free Gemini app. Previously, it indicated: “Generating images of people is only available in early access with Gemini Advanced.”
Image generation with Imagen 3 is not yet widely rolled out and is only appearing on select free Gemini accounts checked over the past day. With the stable launch of version 2.0 Flash occurring weeks ago, the Gemini app also gained an “enhanced” version of Imagen 3, which “currently ranks #1 on the Image Generation Leaderboard.” It offers “richer details and textures, and follows your instructions with greater accuracy.”
Meanwhile, many users are being introduced to Google Gemini via pop-up notifications detailing the everyday tasks it can assist with. This AI tool is being framed as one to "unlock employee productivity, creativity, and innovation" and “reduce the burden of mundane tasks,” featuring capabilities like rapid document summarization and email crafting.
Despite these advantages, the response has been mixed; users on social media are expressing frustration over constant messages pushing them to try out the feature. One dissatisfied user lamented, “Sick of Google AI Gemini. Followed all the instructions to turn it off...”. Such sentiments reflect the feelings of many who feel overwhelmed and annoyed by the omnipresence of AI features.
Gemini, originally known as Bard, was launched as Google's first major chatbot. The AI is constructed from large language models (LLMs), enabling it to complete tasks by generating intuitive human-like text responses. For example, prompts can take on various forms, from brainstorming ideas to information retrieval from users’ emails quickly.
Google describes Gemini as “built from the ground up to be multimodal,” providing users with the means to understand, operate, and combine multiple forms of information such as text, images, audio, and video. Although Gemini brings notable advancements, Google cautions users about potential inaccuracies, as the AI might sometimes “hallucinate,” meaning it provides incorrect information confidently, due to its predictive nature.
Initially rolled out to users across the UK and US back in March 2023, the Gemini chatbot has been progressively integrated with Google Workspace products throughout 2024. These tools are aptly labeled as productivity and collaboration services aimed at business settings, reflecting Google’s commitment to enhancing user experiences.
On the other hand, the challenge remains for users who wish to disable Gemini. Reports indicate some users have struggled to find the right method to turn off Gemini settings through their personal or organizational settings. A common concern is the complexity of disabling features with some users needing to contact customer support to implement changes effectively.
To disable Gemini features on various applications, users must navigate specific settings. For example, accessing Gmail settings involves selecting the account and adjusting the “smart compose” and “smart reply” options. Similarly, adjustments for Google Docs can be made under the “preferences” within the tools section.
Besides its standalone capabilities, Google Gemini has recently become integrated with Salesforce’s Agentforce offering. This partnership enhances the functionality available within Agentforce, tapping deep capacities and offering comprehensive AI solutions for customer interactions.
Each component within Agentforce utilizes the Atlas Reasoning Engine, which Salesforce integrates closely with, augmenting the existing strengths of Gemini. Leveraging multimodal models, Gemini can interpret and analyze various content types like audio and video, showcasing collaboration innovation across platforms.
Srini Tallapragada, Salesforce President, highlighted, “Through our expanded partnership with Google Cloud and deep integrations at the platform, application, and infrastructure layer, we’re giving customers choice.” This emphasizes the growing recognition of user preferences and the demand for flexibility within enterprise solutions.
The integration of Gemini’s AI capabilities within Salesforce is poised to bolster customer service experiences by offering features such as real-time translations and intelligent agent transfers. The collaboration promises to benefit users across both platforms significantly.
Looking forward, both companies predict enhancing features by 2025 and addressing user needs for improved experiences with existing AI capabilities. This integration of AI agents within Salesforce and Google Workspace presents remarkable opportunities for valuing user agency, marking this partnership as pivotal for enterprise AI solutions.