Google has rebranded its generative AI chatbot Bard to Gemini, and it is now available as an Android app. Gemini Advanced, a new experience that offers access to Google’s cutting-edge AI model, Ultra 1.0, will be accessible through Google One’s AI premium plan. The Gemini app can be downloaded on Android devices and used through the Google Assistant app on iOS. Using generative AI, Gemini acts as a virtual assistant to collaborate with users and help them complete tasks.
In other news, European Union scientists have revealed that January 2024 was the warmest January on record. This comes after 2023 was declared the hottest year on record globally. The Copernicus Climate Change Agency reported that rising temperatures are a result of anthropogenic climate change and the El Niño phenomenon. Each month since June has set a new record for the hottest day in that month.
NASA has launched a new satellite mission called PACE (Plankton, Aerosols, Climate, and Ocean Ecosystems) to study ocean health, air quality, and climate change effects. PACE will study microscopic life forms in oceans and atmospheric particles to gain a better understanding of our planet’s interconnected systems. The satellite’s hyperspectral ocean colorimeter will allow researchers to track the distribution of phytoplankton and monitor their presence on a global scale daily.
In conclusion, Google’s Gemini AI chatbot is now available as an Android app, January 2024 was the hottest January on record, and NASA’s PACE satellite will study ocean health and climate change effects. These advancements in technology and climate research bring new possibilities for understanding and addressing global challenges. (Word count: 240)
