Google's AI chatbot Bard is now known as Gemini

Last year Google introduced its generative AI chatbot, Bard. The tech giant has now rebranded it as 'Gemini' - the largest and most capable AI model ever built by Google.

"Our mission with Bard has always been to give you direct access to our AI models, and Gemini represents our most capable family of models. To reflect this, Bard will now simply be known as Gemini," Google wrote in a blog post on Thursday.

The Gemini Pro 1.0 model is already available in over 40 languages and more than 230 countries and territories.

Google has also introduced Gemini Advanced - a new experience that gives you access to Ultra 1.0, Google's largest and most capable AI model for highly complex tasks. Starting today, Gemini Advanced with Ultra 1.0 is available in more than 150 countries and territories in English, with more languages to be added over time.

Gemini Advanced will be available as part of the all-new Google One AI Premium Plan for $19.99/month, starting with a two-month trial at no cost. In addition, AI Premium subscribers will soon be able to use Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets and more (formerly known as Duet AI).

"With our Ultra 1.0 model, Gemini Advanced is far more capable at highly complex tasks like coding, logical reasoning, following nuanced instructions and collaborating on creative projects. Gemini Advanced not only allows you to have longer, more detailed conversations; it also better understands the context from your previous prompts," Google said.

Beginning today, Gemini is rolling out on Android and iOS phones in the U.S. in English starting today, and will be fully available in the coming weeks. iOS users will be able to access Gemini right from the Google app in the coming weeks.

Starting next week, it will be available in more locations in English, and in Japanese and Korean, with more countries and languages to be included soon.