Project Astra, Google's vision for a universal AI assistant, is pulling into focus

Google's Project Astra, a multimodal AI assistant, has undergone significant upgrades since its debut last year. The improved version can now browse the web, access past emails, and make phone calls to complete complex tasks. Google aims to incorporate Astra's capabilities into Gemini, transforming it into a "universal AI assistant" that can handle everyday tasks and enhance productivity. The company is also exploring Astra's potential in smart glasses, hinting at future applications in wearable technology.