Google for India marked its 10th edition on October 3, 2024. At the event, Google announced new AI (artificial intelligence) features and key product updates coming for millions of Google users in India. The company also highlighted its commitment to supporting digital innovation and economic growth in the country.
This article will cover the key highlights, latest AI features, and announcements of the Google for India 2024 event.
How to Use Google NotebookLM AI Tool to Create Podcast in Just 1 Click?
Google for India 2024 Event: Key Highlights
These are the key highlights of the Google for India 2024 event:
- Google introduced new AI features in their products, such as Gemini Live for natural conversations, AI Overviews in Google Search, and enhanced Google Maps features.
- AI tools will now assist businesses in showcasing products, engaging customers, and improving their online presence.
- Google Pay will expand credit accessibility through partnerships and now provide gold-backed loans.
- Google collaborated with the National Health Authority to improve healthcare app integration and announced access to ABHA health ID cards on Google Wallet.
- An open-source AI Agent Framework will help businesses and consumers with AI-powered solutions.
- Google enabled Indian organizations to store and process data for their advanced AI models within India.
- The “DPI in a Box” will help other countries build robust digital infrastructure.
- Online fraud has gotten more troublesome, so, Google is piloting enhanced fraud protection and establishing a Google Safety Engineering Center in India.
- The company announced partnerships for clean energy projects to add renewable power to the Indian grid.
- The AI Skills House will train 10 million Indians in AI and support organizations focused on AI education.
Google Pays $2.7 Billion to Rehire AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer for Gemini Project Boost
Latest AI Features
Google announced several major updates and artificial intelligence-powered features coming to its services. These include:
- Gemini Live: Gemini Live underwent a major update as announced at the Google for India 2024 event. This feature allows users to have natural conversations with Gemini in nine different Indian languages.
- AI Overviews: AI overviews was first launched in May 2024 in the United States to make search more convenient and richer by providing summaries and adding helpful links. AI overviews is now available in more Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi.
- Google Lens Video Search: This new way to search with video allows users to capture video and ask questions about the content. It is perfect for troubleshooting or identifying objects.
- Smarter Google Maps: Google Maps has its fair share of issues, so Google has taken action. Google Maps will now have two new real-time weather alerts in India. Also, now users can get summaries of restaurant reviews and explore places based on specific needs, such as finding birthday cakes or picnic spots. Plus, Google is removing 170 million fake reviews from its navigation platform, on a global level.
Google Photos Adds AI Video Editing Tools for Effortless Trimming, Slow Motion & Dynamic Effects
Other Announcements
- The GSEC: To protect the data of millions of Google users, the company established the Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC) in India. The GSEC will combat online threats and strengthen online safety measures.
- Green India: Climate change is one of the most critical threats the whole world is facing. To help against it, Google announced partnerships for clean energy projects that will add 186 megawatts (MW) of renewable power to the Indian grid.
- Skilled India: Google’s new initiative, AI Skills House, will equip 10 million Indians with AI literacy through online courses. Additionally, Google.org is supporting various organizations focused on AI education and upskilling the next generation.
The Bottom Line
The Google for India 2024 event promises a future powered by AI for Indians. This will not only boost the country’s digital economy but also create more job opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence. Google’s commitment to sustainability and education in India demonstrates its dedication to driving positive change in the country.
