Google Bard Elevates Real-Time Responses to Enhance User Experience

Google’s commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence for competitiveness and relevance in its services and products is no secret. A prime example of this dedication is the advent of Google Bard, an AI-powered chatbot with a multifaceted skill set. Bard can provide information on various subjects, undertake translations, generate creative content, and assist users in diverse ways.

However, it’s worth noting that large language models like Bard are not instantaneously responsive. A slight delay between a user’s request and the chatbot’s reply is inherent. Google recognizes this and is actively working to enhance Bard’s real-time responsiveness.

In pursuit of this objective, Google has introduced a feature that allows Bard to “respond in real time.” This means that responses will be presented in real-time as they are being generated, even though a brief waiting period will still exist (indicated by Bard’s rotating and color-shifting animation). The responses will be revealed line by line. Should a user find an answer unhelpful, they can utilize the “skip answer” button located above the text input field to halt Bard’s response and attempt a different query.

Alternatively, users have the option to maintain the traditional behavior where responses are displayed “as soon as completed,” resulting in significantly faster response times compared to the streaming-style alternative. To make this adjustment, users can access the settings icon and choose between “Reply in real time” and “Reply when done.”

Notably, this new real-time response feature was recently integrated without appearing in the official Google Bard update changelog. It’s also worth mentioning that Bard’s recent enhancements include substantial improvements in email summaries.