Google has officially launched Gemini, its groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence model, dismissing recent speculations about its postponement. Gemini boasts unparalleled multimodal reasoning capabilities, positioning itself as Google’s most robust AI model to date, tailored for diverse use cases—Ultra, Pro, and Nano—capable of seamless operation across data centers to mobile devices.
The rollout of Gemini integrates with Bard’s AI assistant in two phases. Commencing on December 6, a specialized version of Gemini Pro will empower Bard with advanced reasoning, planning, and understanding capabilities in English. Google’s roadmap includes an early 2024 release of an Advanced Bard version, introducing users to Gemini Ultra and its cutting-edge features.
Prior to its public debut, Gemini Pro underwent rigorous industry-standard tests, outperforming GPT-3.5 in six out of eight evaluations. The integration of Gemini Pro into Bard is marked by meticulous tuning, enhancing capabilities in comprehension, generalization, reasoning, coding, and planning. An illustrative example includes a video showcasing the meticulous creation of the most intricate paper airplane using Bard and Gemini Pro.
Textual cues leveraging Bard with Gemini Pro are now accessible to users, with plans for support in other modalities on the horizon. Initially available in English across 170 countries (including Ukraine), Google aims to extend language support to various regions in Europe and beyond.
The pinnacle of Gemini’s prowess, the Ultra model, will integrate into an extended Bard version early next year. Tailored for ultra-complex tasks, Gemini Ultra is engineered to swiftly interpret and respond to diverse information formats—text, image, audio, video, and code. Security checks for Gemini Ultra in Bard Advanced are in progress, with a testing program engaging trusted testers slated to commence soon. The broader launch of Bard Advanced, accommodating more users, is anticipated in the early months of the upcoming year. Google’s Gemini marks a significant leap forward in AI capabilities, promising transformative applications across a spectrum of industries.
