By Richard 
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, the latest AI model designed to transform the way people interact with and benefit from artificial intelligence.
Building on the revolutionary capabilities of Gemini 1.0, this next-generation model introduces advancements in multimodality, agentic capabilities, and tool integration, ushering in a new era of AI-powered solutions for individuals, businesses, and developers.
“For over 26 years, Google has been dedicated to organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet.
“Gemini 2.0 takes this mission further by enabling AI to not only understand and organize information but to act on it intelligently, bringing us closer to the vision of a universal assistant that’s deeply useful in everyday life.”
The Gemini 2.0 Difference
Gemini 2.0 builds on its predecessor’s success as the first natively multimodal model, which integrates and processes information across text, images, audio, video, and code.
Now, with Gemini 2.0 Flash — its first experimental model — the technology achieves:
- Multimodal Inputs and Outputs: Gemini 2.0 supports natively generated images, text, and multilingual audio, creating a richer, more interactive experience.
- Native Tool Integration: The model can seamlessly access tools such as Google Search, code execution platforms, and even user-defined third-party functions.
- Enhanced Performance: Gemini 2.0 Flash outperforms its predecessor (1.5 Pro) on key benchmarks while delivering twice the speed.
Developers can now access the experimental model through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, with full general availability set for January 2025.
Transforming AI Experiences
Gemini 2.0 brings more than incremental upgrades — it’s a leap toward “agentic” AI, a concept where models can think multiple steps ahead, execute tasks, and collaborate intelligently with users.
This capability underpins projects such as:
- Project Astra: A prototype exploring future universal assistant capabilities.
- Project Mariner: A groundbreaking initiative focused on redefining human-agent interactions.
- Jules: An AI-powered code assistant tailored for developers.
“Gemini 2.0 isn’t just smarter — it’s action-oriented,” said Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind. “It’s designed to understand your needs, think strategically, and assist proactively, opening doors to entirely new possibilities for AI-powered solutions.”
AI Advancements Across Google’s Ecosystem
Gemini 2.0’s capabilities are already reshaping Google’s core products, including Search, which now leverages the technology’s advanced reasoning to tackle complex queries and multimodal questions.
AI Overviews, one of Search’s fastest-growing features, will soon incorporate Gemini 2.0 to enhance its ability to address advanced math, multimodal queries, and coding problems.
The Gemini assistant, available globally in chat-optimized versions of 2.0 Flash, will bring even more dynamic capabilities to users via desktop and mobile platforms. Additional integration across Google’s suite of products is slated for early 2024.
Built on Google’s Full-Stack AI Leadership
Gemini 2.0 represents the culmination of Google’s decade-long investment in AI innovation.
Powered entirely by Google’s custom Trillium TPUs, the model exemplifies efficiency, scalability, and performance. Trillium is now also available to customers, empowering developers to build next-generation applications at scale.
“Gemini 2.0 is more than a model—it’s a step into the future of AI,” Pichai concluded. “By combining multimodal capabilities with agentic intelligence, it sets the stage for a universal AI assistant that empowers everyone to achieve more. We can’t wait to see what developers and users will create with it.”
Check the full announcement here.
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Google has announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, the latest AI model designed to transform the way people interact with and benefit from artificial intelligence.
Building on the revolutionary capabilities of Gemini 1.0, this next-generation model introduces advancements in multimodality, agentic capabilities, and tool integration, ushering in a new era of AI-powered solutions for individuals, businesses, and developers.
“For over 26 years, Google has been dedicated to organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet.
“Gemini 2.0 takes this mission further by enabling AI to not only understand and organize information but to act on it intelligently, bringing us closer to the vision of a universal assistant that’s deeply useful in everyday life.”
The Gemini 2.0 Difference
Gemini 2.0 builds on its predecessor’s success as the first natively multimodal model, which integrates and processes information across text, images, audio, video, and code.
Now, with Gemini 2.0 Flash — its first experimental model — the technology achieves:
- Multimodal Inputs and Outputs: Gemini 2.0 supports natively generated images, text, and multilingual audio, creating a richer, more interactive experience.
- Native Tool Integration: The model can seamlessly access tools such as Google Search, code execution platforms, and even user-defined third-party functions.
- Enhanced Performance: Gemini 2.0 Flash outperforms its predecessor (1.5 Pro) on key benchmarks while delivering twice the speed.
Developers can now access the experimental model through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, with full general availability set for January 2025.
Transforming AI Experiences
Gemini 2.0 brings more than incremental upgrades — it’s a leap toward “agentic” AI, a concept where models can think multiple steps ahead, execute tasks, and collaborate intelligently with users.
This capability underpins projects such as:
- Project Astra: A prototype exploring future universal assistant capabilities.
- Project Mariner: A groundbreaking initiative focused on redefining human-agent interactions.
- Jules: An AI-powered code assistant tailored for developers.
“Gemini 2.0 isn’t just smarter — it’s action-oriented,” said Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind. “It’s designed to understand your needs, think strategically, and assist proactively, opening doors to entirely new possibilities for AI-powered solutions.”
AI Advancements Across Google’s Ecosystem
Gemini 2.0’s capabilities are already reshaping Google’s core products, including Search, which now leverages the technology’s advanced reasoning to tackle complex queries and multimodal questions.
AI Overviews, one of Search’s fastest-growing features, will soon incorporate Gemini 2.0 to enhance its ability to address advanced math, multimodal queries, and coding problems.
The Gemini assistant, available globally in chat-optimized versions of 2.0 Flash, will bring even more dynamic capabilities to users via desktop and mobile platforms. Additional integration across Google’s suite of products is slated for early 2024.
Built on Google’s Full-Stack AI Leadership
Gemini 2.0 represents the culmination of Google’s decade-long investment in AI innovation.
Powered entirely by Google’s custom Trillium TPUs, the model exemplifies efficiency, scalability, and performance. Trillium is now also available to customers, empowering developers to build next-generation applications at scale.
“Gemini 2.0 is more than a model—it’s a step into the future of AI,” Pichai concluded. “By combining multimodal capabilities with agentic intelligence, it sets the stage for a universal AI assistant that empowers everyone to achieve more. We can’t wait to see what developers and users will create with it.”
Check the full announcement here.
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