Google and BTS Launch Interactive Gemini AI Features for Fans
Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Google has partnered with K-Pop group BTS to promote its AI model Gemini, releasing four new interactive features globally.
- Fans can access these features through the Gemini app, including exploring BTS-style prompts, guessing songs, getting tour information, and learning Korean.
- The collaboration is marked by a YouTube film showcasing how BTS members use Gemini in their daily lives.
Global fans of K-Pop phenomenon BTS can now engage with Google's AI model, Gemini, in a new and interactive way. Google has announced a limited-time collaboration that introduces four unique features designed to deepen fan connection with the music and members of BTS.
These features are accessible via the Gemini app on smartphones and desktops by typing "Unlock BTS" or "7777." The partnership aims to provide fans with a novel experience, allowing them to explore prompts inspired by BTS members, test their knowledge of BTS songs, stay updated on tour news, and even learn everyday Korean phrases.
One of the highlighted features allows users to view prompts generated by BTS members themselves. For instance, fans can see how RM plans cultural travel explorations or delve into Jungkook's interests in automotive and motorcycles. Another feature turns song guessing into a game, using emoji clues to find correct lyrics, offering a fun diversion for fans.
Additionally, the collaboration provides real-time tour highlights, syncing official news and updates with the user's local time zone as BTS embarks on their 'ARIRANG' world tour. For those looking to connect more closely with the group, a Korean language learning feature offers practical phrases used in fan interactions, complete with audio pronunciation guides.
The launch is accompanied by a YouTube film titled "BTS & Gemini | It starts with you," which offers a glimpse into how the seven members, RM, JIN, SUGA, j-hope, JIMIN, V, and Jung Kook, integrate Gemini into their daily routines.
To mark the launch, we released a YouTube film, BTS & Gemini | It starts with you, with a look at how BTS members RM, JIN, SUGA, j-hope, JIMIN, V, and Jung Kook use Gemini in daily life.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.