Google brings a 'canvas' feature to Gemini, plus Audio Overview | TechCrunch
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Google has introduced a new feature in its AI-powered Gemini chatbot named Canvas, aimed at enhancing collaboration in writing and coding projects. Drawing inspiration from similar tools like OpenAI's Canvas for ChatGPT, Gemini Canvas allows users to create and refine content while providing real-time previews of programming code. Product director Dave Citron highlighted its ability to streamline the drafting process and collaborate with others by easily exporting content to Google Docs. This move indicates a trend towards transforming chatbots into comprehensive productivity suites, emphasizing precision and user interactivity.
Canvas is designed for seamless collaboration with Gemini," Gemini product director Dave Citron wrote in a blog post shared with TechCrunch. "With these new features, Gemini is becoming an even more effective collaborator, helping you bring your ideas to life.
Highlight a paragraph and ask Gemini to make it more concise, professional, or informal," Citron explained in the blog post. "If you want to collaborate with others on the content you just made, you can export it to Google Docs with a click.
For example, say you want to create an email subscription form for your website," Citron wrote. "You can ask Gemini to make changes to a preview, and Canvas will iteratively refresh it.
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