Google Bard has introduced support for extensions, akin to how ChatGPT plugins enhance the AI chatbot experience. However, while ChatGPT boasts thousands of third-party plugins, Google has initially incorporated its own services into Bard. These include Google Flights, Hotels, Maps, YouTube, and Workspace (comprising Gmail, Drive, and Docs). Despite the limited extensions, Bard functions impressively well, leveraging Google’s robust services across various utilities on the internet. Importantly, none of your personal data from Gmail, Docs, and Drive is utilized to train the model or accessed by human reviewers. With that context, let’s delve into how you can make use of Google Bard extensions.
Activating Extensions on Google Bard
1. Access Google Bard (visit) on your computer or smartphone.
2. When a pop-up introducing Bard Extensions appears on your screen, click on “Next”.
3. Next , click on “Show me more”.
4. Afterward, click on “Continue” to close the information panels.
5. Finally, click on “Connect” to link Bard with Google Workspace.
6. And there you have it! Bard is now linked with all Google services, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, YouTube, Maps, and more. It’s important to note that your personal data is not utilized in training Google Bard.
7. To disable Extensions on Google Bard, navigate to the following page (visit) and toggle off each extension individually.
Using Extensions on Google Bard
Now that you’ve linked your Google account to Bard and granted authorization to retrieve data from various companion services, let’s explore some examples:
1. To begin, I requested Google Bard to verify the delivery status of my courier using Gmail. It promptly accessed my Gmail account and provided an accurate response. Off to a fantastic start!
2. You can also simply type “@” in the input text box to select an extension of your preference.
3. Following that, I instructed Bard to search for the most economical flights from New Delhi to New York utilizing the Google Flights extension.
4. Continuing the conversation, I inquired with Google Bard about finding a budget-friendly accommodation in New York. Remarkably, without explicitly mentioning the extension, it seamlessly employed the Google Hotels extension for the designated date and showcased pertinent outcomes.
5. Following that, Bard seamlessly crafted an itinerary using Google Maps directly within the interface. Impressive, isn’t it?
6. Subsequently, upon inquiry, Bard scanned my Google Drive, located an article I had authored for azmotech, and provided a summary. Quite useful indeed, wouldn’t you agree?
Extensions in Google Bard can indeed streamline daily tasks and even automate certain activities .Have you had the opportunity to delve into them? Feel free to share your experiences with Bard extensions in the comments below!
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