Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma praises Google's new AI-powered search innovation at Google I/O

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Google I/O, allows users to interact with video search by posing live questions verbally, a feature Sharma describes as the "killer next version of Google Search." Sharma expressed enthusiasm for the feature's potential, stating, "Multimodal Gemini Model’s power in video search where you ask a live question by talking, is killer next version of Google Search." He also remarked on the practical application of this technology saying, "Google has found [the] AI way of search in everyday life." Also Read | Google unveils ‘future of AI assistants' with Project Astra. Everything you need to know Despite his praise, Sharma noted, "This demo doesn’t do justice to the power of the new way to search!" He urged viewers to particularly note the segment where a user is shown directing a camera while asking a question, illustrating the interactive capabilities of the new search method.

At the Google I/O 2024 conference, CEO Sundar Pichai introduced notable advancements in AI technology, emphasizing the Gemini AI suite. The event saw the debut of Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash, and dropped hints on further expansion plans for Gemini Advanced.

Project Astra was also showcased, drawing attention for its rapid response capabilities. Demonstrations highlighted how Gemini AI is transforming the creation of media, including photos, music, and videos.

Also Read | Google I/O Event 2024: From Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash, AI Overviews to Android, here's everything announced The unveiling of Trillium, a sixth-generation TPU, was another highlight, promising significant performance boosts. It is slated for release later in 2024.