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Google announced on Thursday (03) that it will expand the number of languages ​​understood by Gemini Live, a way you can voice chat with the company's artificial intelligence (AI). Among them is our Portuguese. With one caveat: initially, this expansion is only valid for Gemini subscribed users using Android.

“From today [esta quinta]With gradual rollout in the coming weeks, we will expand Gemini Live on Android devices to more than 40 languages. On the company blog.

Google launched Gemini Live in August 2024. But, as is often the case with this kind of AI news, the feature was only available in English.

The article posted on Google's blog defines Gemini Live as a “real conversation.” In other words, the company claims that you can talk to your AI – in this case, as if you were making a call.

It's like having a conversation with a friend: you can exchange ideas, explore new topics, or even practice a big presentation. Gemini Live can track your conversations, allowing you to interrupt them, change their direction, or delve deeper into a specific topic.

Jules Walter, Gemini product and experiences manager at Google, said in an article on the company's blog

The post also lists examples of what you can do in Gemini Live. Check it below:

• Ask for advice: “Brainstorm with Gemini on a variety of topics, such as potential jobs that fit your skills or degree“;
• Planning an event: “Talk to Gemini about organizing a birthday party for friends and family“;
• Dive into new topics: “Ask Gemini Live about historical events, scientific concepts, or even the rules of a game like chess“;
• Explore new local themes and ideas: “Talk to Gemini about topics specific to your area or interests“.

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Google has also expanded Gemini “extensions” to include other languages

In addition to the language expansion of the Gemini Live application, Google announced that its artificial intelligence will be able to pull data and information from its other applications, through the “extensions” feature, in more languages. This expansion will also be implemented over the “next few weeks.”

“With extensions, Gemini can bring together what you need from other apps and services to help you get things done easier and faster. In the coming weeks, you'll be able to connect to new tools in different apps and in more languages.

The post also included an example of how to use this feature. Check it below:

• “Ask Gemini to find a lasagna recipe that was sent to you in Gmail and ask you to add the ingredients to your shopping list in Keep“;
• “Take a photo of the concert poster and ask Gemini if ​​you're free that day — and also set a reminder to buy tickets“;
• “Ask Gemini when the next comic you like is showing, then ask him to remind you a week in advance to buy tickets“.