Google has surprised everyone by making one of its key AI features free. With Gemini Live, you’ll be able to chat naturally and vocally with Google’s AI.
Google introduced Gemini Live to much fanfare at its Made by Google conference, a version of its chatbot that can be spoken via voice. It was initially available via subscription, but the Mountain View teams are now working to make it free for Android users.
What is Gemini Live?
Gemini Live created a lot of buzz when it was introduced. If AI is starting to take up space in our daily lives, we know it primarily for its text-based use based on the responses it makes in response to commands. With Gemini Live, Google wanted to respond to ChatGPT and its voice mode.
Google's AI is able to have a smooth conversation with its user. You'll be able to ask it a question, but you can also interrupt it to guide it in its answer or to make it change the subject. A conversation that aims to be more natural than the one we can have so far with this type of tool.
Previously, you could only access Gemini Live with a Gemini Advanced subscription available for €21.99 per month. Today, all Android users can enjoy it for free. To do this, you need to go to the Gemini app and tap on the wave icon located at the bottom right.
Which was announced by the company on X (Formerly Twitter) Gemini Live is currently only available in English. This remains very good news for people who want to try out the AI for free before signing up.
At the moment, there has been no announcement regarding the French translation or its availability on iOS. However, it is very likely that this will happen soon.
