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What is Project Astra? Gemini Live, Android XR, and everything else you need to know


Project Astra is the name for a number of research prototypes aiming to create one powerful AI assistant.

Multimodal live video and screen sharing support (Gemini Live) Native audio dialogue Proactive responses without lag or interruption Context-aware dialogue Agent highlighting that understands the context of your device screen Tool use and interface control to complete actions on your behalf Personalized reasoning specific to the user Content retrieval from the web or past interactions Multimodal memory Visual Interpreter to support the blind and low-vision community Integration with prototype Android XR glasses It works by utilizing multiple knowledge sources and advanced reasoning to provide more comprehensive assistance than a typical search engine or AI chatbot. This could include Gemini models, information found on the web, visual or auditory cues, data that's on your screen, or personalized knowledge from your Google activity or past interactions.

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