Google Pay Introduces Gemini-Powered AI Assistant and New Flex SBI Card in India
Google Pay has launched 'Ask Google Pay,' an AI assistant powered by Google's Gemini model, designed to help users in India analyze spending, manage finances, and receive personalized savings tips. The assistant uses transaction history and user consented data but cannot make payments or provide investment advice. Access is currently limited, with plans for expansion. Additionally, Google Pay introduced a new Flex co-branded credit card with SBI Cards, available digitally on RuPay and Visa networks. Users must opt in to use the AI features, ensuring data privacy and control.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: news18, timesnow, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 29 Jul, 09:55 am. Other outlets followed.