An American tech company revealed at Google I/O the ongoing rollout plan for the generative neural network Bard, expanding its language reach to 40 languages, including Russian. The announcement outlined a multi-stage deployment meant to bring Bard to a broader user base across the globe.
Bard was introduced in February 2023 and initially became available in the United States and the United Kingdom. Since then, the system has transitioned to the PaLM 2 language model, embracing the latest advancements from the parent company. This upgrade enhances capabilities such as code generation and debugging, expanding Bard from a conversational assistant into a tool for developers and technical teams. Following the upgrade, Bard moved beyond a waiting list and entered a public phase, making it accessible to a wider audience.
According to official statements, Bard is slated to operate in more than 180 countries in the near term. The user interface currently supports English, Japanese, and Korean, with plans to add 40 additional languages, including Russian. While the roadmap outlines extensive language coverage, there is no indication of a launch date within the Russian Federation at this stage.
During the presentation, keynote remarks indicated that Bard will soon integrate with Adobe Firefly, enabling image creation from textual prompts. This collaboration aims to bring a seamless fusion of conversational AI and image generation, enriching creative workflows and enabling rapid visual concept iteration for users across diverse sectors.
This development follows prior coverage noting Google’s work on an AI-powered photo editor, a feature highlighted in earlier coverage. The current trajectory underscores Google’s commitment to pairing Bard with complementary tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and technical exploration, while continuing to refine safety, accuracy, and user control in multilingual environments.