You may have recently heard of Google’s artificial intelligence tool: Bard. The equivalent of ChatGPT, developed by Mountain View, is now available in 180 countries. Even though it is currently a test version of the tool, this AI is already widely used on the Internet. Only here: France is not one of the lucky ones.
Also, all the countries of the European Union are put in the same boat: nobody can try Google Bard for now. At least in theory. Because yes, there is a way to bypass this block and access Google’s AI from France. Follow the leader.
Google Bard is not accessible in France: reasons
If you have already done some research on Bard, you should have seen that some countries can already test the tool. In fact we mentioned in the introduction that 180 countries offer this tool. But if you’ve ever tried using it from France, you must have found yourself in a bind.
© Google Bart
The AI is inaccessible and you are faced with the following message: “Bard is currently not supported in your country. Wait!”. It means: “Bard is currently not supported in your country. Wait!“. But how does this happen? The recent ban on ChatGPT in Italy prevents Google from using its tool in Europe immediately.
But above all, the official reason mentioned by Le Parisien is that Google Bart currently does not meet the needs of our country (at the same time of the entire European Union). This refers to the regulation for the protection of internet users’ data, the famous GDPR, but also the bill governing artificial intelligence currently being discussed at the European level (the so-called IA law).
Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you’re going to completely miss out on the fun of using this AI.
Other countries may use Bard: which ones?
To know how to unlock Google Bard in France, you first need to know in which countries Google’s AI is approved.
The list is long, but rest assured, we are not going to list all the countries. For example, the most important countries you should know about United Arab Emirates, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Israel, India, But and often America.
Also note that Canadians cannot use Google Bard at this time.
From all countries where Google’s artificial intelligence is accessible, you can use it in English, Japanese or Korean. Now that you know all that, it’s time to get to the heart of the matter and see how to use Google Bard in France based on the countries where the tool is available.
How to Try Google Bard in France: The Complete Guide
Bart is unusable in France, that’s a fact. But do you know how Google knows what country you are in? It is based on your IP address. In fact, starting with your approximate geographic location, this address reveals a huge amount of data about you as you browse. To learn more, read our article on IP addresses here.
But what emerges from this information is that to open this AI in France, it is necessary not only to hide your IP, but above all to have a new one to show online, and it will find you in the rest of the world. The country where Google Bart is located (hence the interest in knowing them).
That is why, The easiest and fastest solution is to go through a VPNA tool with multiple servers around the world.
© Pixabay – Don Nelson
A virtual private network is software designed to protect your data online. To accomplish this task, VPNs work on several levels. For example, they encrypt browsing information such as your bank details or passwords. But for our favorites here, they hide your IP address entirely.
On top of that, they can replace your base IP with an IP in the country of your choice, thanks to their impressive server networks around the planet. These tools can be adapted to maximum devices (computers, tablets, smartphones).
But to try Bard from France, you need to choose a quality VPN with servers in Google’s AI approved countries. NordVPN best fits this description., which ensures your online security and anonymity in the best possible way, and has more than 5,500 servers in around 60 countries around the world. For example, it is established in Japan, Australia and the United States.
There may be alternatives to NordVPN ExpressVPN Or Cyber Ghost, using Google Bar in France is very interesting. So, let’s see together how to try an American company’s AI in France via VPN.
Equip yourself with a VPN
Of course, the first thing to do to use Google Bard from France is to equip yourself with a VPN. For that, nothing could be easier.
Go to the official page of the selected publisher. Here we will take the example of NordVPN, but it will be very similar even if you choose another provider.
Once at the desired VPN site, register and follow the steps to choose a subscription. Proceed to payment and then you can download the software. For your information, NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it without fear.
To start downloading the VPN, choose the version that suits your operating system and everything will be done automatically. Click on the downloaded file to start the automatic installation of the software. Once the VPN installation is complete, open the app, log in, and start using it.
Connect the software and select a location in the US
Once you’ve got your VPN, it’s pretty easy to deal with. Even if you haven’t dealt with such software in the past. From the main interface, you can access the list of available servers.
NordVPN is connected to the US © Lemon Squeezer
This is often done by clicking on the location that is displayed, or in the case of NordVPN, if you’re on a computer, the countries you can connect to are already displayed on the left side of the app. Look for a country where Bart is accessible, like the US for example.
Note here that the more you choose a target from your actual position, the more your connection is likely to drop. Click (or double-click as appropriate) where you want to connect to the VPN.
If you select United States, the VPN will automatically replace your IP address with a US-based IP. Your known online location will be modified to appear in this country.
Use Google Bard seamlessly
Now you are almost in the US (or another country of your choice where AI is available) and can test the bard without delay. In fact, this new IP will fool the geolocation systems responsible for deploying AI users.
Minimize the VPN and it will continue to run in the background without you having to worry about it. Then go to the official AI page ie: https://bard.google.com/?hl=en.
There, the American company’s artificial intelligence will be fully accessible and usable: Click on “Try Bard”. And fun.
Bard’s use in France, as if nothing had happened © Presse-citron
When you’re done trying Google Bard from France, you can close the page and return to the VPN. Disable it and your connection will return to normal, revealing your real IP address again.
Clear: How to test Google’s AI in France?
Now it’s time to finish. As you have seen during this article, it is very possible to try Google Bard in France. All you need to do is arm yourself with a VPN like NordVPN. Also consider ExpressVPN and CyberGhost.
Download the tool and login in a country (AI available) like USA. Your location will almost certainly change, and you’ll be able to use Bard without any difficulty. No need to wait for its release in France… you can start now.
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