"Google's Bard Assistant Prepares for Paid Advanced Tier Launch with New Features"
Google Bard, powered by the new Gemini AI model, is set to introduce a range of new features in 2024, including a paid "Advanced" tier, custom bots under the codename "Motoko," tasks for complex processing, and a "Gallery" for inspiration. The Advanced tier will be part of Google One with a potential three-month free trial. Other upcoming features include shared queries customization and a "Power Up" button to enhance prompt interactions. Details on many of these features remain limited, but they indicate significant expansions to Bard's capabilities.