The Revolution Has Begun: Real-World AI Assistants Are Here
Steve Butler
?? Technical Programme Manager | IT Transformation Director | Cloud Migration | Data Centre | Application Modernisation | Cost Optimisation - Delivered £30M in Savings | Author | Speaker
Google Gemini 2 and ChatGPT’s are launching Game-Changing Abilities
?? What if your AI assistant could actually do things, not just answer questions?
Do you have pet projects where you know what to do but struggle with having time to complete everything? I know I certainly do!
But just how many projects and side hustles do you not start simply because you don't have the bandwidth?
The real secret to business success has always been your ability to deliver. And this is where most people struggle.
After what seems like an eternity knowing you need a real AI assistant, it's finally happening.
We’re entering a new era where AI can read, see, and act in the real world! ???
?? With the launch of tools like Google's Gemini 2 and ChatGPT’s upgraded functionalities, AI is no longer just about chat or simple Q&A. These assistants can now:
?? Read files (like PDFs)
??? Interpret screens
?? Interact with browsers
?? This shift transforms AI from a passive responder to an active collaborator.
?? Here are just some of the possibilities:
? Summarising long reports or PDFs in seconds or even lengthy videos. Less than 5% of a document is meat. The rest is just filler! Summaries help you to be way more productive.
? Researching a topic across multiple web pages while you focus on strategy.
? Automating repetitive online tasks—like filling forms, booking tickets, or even managing emails.
This isn’t just about convenience—it’s revolutionary. ??
?? Why It Matters:
For individuals and businesses, this is a game-changer.
?? Faster decisions.
?? Enhanced productivity.
?? Being able to focus on your strategy and destination rather than getting bogged down in all the small activities to deliver.
Google's Gemini 2 has just opened up some really powerful capabilities:
Project Astra: The Evolution of the Universal AI Assistant
Gemini 2.0 Enhancements
??Enhanced Dialogue: It now has multilingual capabilities, better understanding of accents, and mixed-language handling.
??Tool Integration: Utilisation of Google Search, Lens, and Maps.
??Improved Memory: Up to 10 minutes of in-session memory and recall of past conversations.
????Near-Human Latency: Faster response times with new streaming capabilities and native audio understanding.
Project Mariner: Your AI Co-Pilot for the Web
???Web Understanding: Interprets text, images, code, and forms on web pages.
??Task Completion: Can fill out forms, make purchases (with confirmation), and navigate websites.
??Safety: Human-in-the-loop design, requiring user confirmation for sensitive actions.
Jules: An AI Coding Companion
??Automated Bug Fixing: addresses coding issues, creates multi-step plans, modifies files, and prepares pull requests for GitHub.
???Asynchronous Coding: Works in the background on assigned tasks.
??Full Developer Control: Developers review and provide feedback on Jules’ plans.
AI in Gaming: Level Up Your Gameplay
??Real-Time Suggestions: Provides strategies based on on-screen action.
???Access to Game Knowledge: Uses Google Search for gaming information and tips.
??Spatial Reasoning: assists players in navigating virtual worlds.
If you need to raise your ability to deliver, you really need to take a look at these tools sooner rather than later!
This is just scratching the surface of what can be done with these tools.
Let me know if you need more details or another type of assistance!
For more details, see, The next chapter of the Gemini era for developers - Google Developers Blog
? Are you ready to let AI assistants take on more of your digital workload?
What possibilities excite you the most—or concerns you have—about this new era of AI? ??
?? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! Let’s discuss how AI is transforming the way we work.
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