Google brings a ‘canvas’ feature to Gemini, plus Audio Overview

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and Google seems to agree. On Tuesday, the company added a feature to its AI-powered Gemini chatbot that the company is calling Canvas. Similar in concept to OpenAI’s identically-named Canvas tool for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, Canvas provides Gemini users with an interactive space where they can create, refine, and share writing and coding projects. “Canvas is designed for seamless collaboration with Gemini,” Gemini product director Dave Citron wrote in a blog post shared with TechCrunch. “With these new features, Gemini is becoming an even more effective collaborator, helping you bring your ideas to life.” Workspaces such as Gemini Canvas, ChatGPT Canvas, and Artifacts are the AI companies’ latest attempt to transform their chatbot platforms into full-blown productivity suites. Dedicated workspaces can offer more precision than text-based interfaces alone, as well as provide a way to preview code in real-time. Coding u ... Read full article.