Google has surprised everyone by launching its new AI model called Gemini, which is touted as the company’s most capable and advanced model yet. Contrary to earlier reports of a delay, Google has released Gemini alongside the December Feature Drop for Pixel phones. This multimodal AI model can seamlessly work across different types of information, including text, images, audio, video, and code. It is available in three different sizes (Ultra, Pro, and Nano) that can run on a variety of devices, from phones to data centers.
Gemini’s Pro version is already being integrated into Google’s ChatGPT competitor Bard. According to Google, it is a specifically tuned version of Gemini Pro in English, offering advanced reasoning, planning, understanding, and more. Additionally, next year, Google plans to introduce Bard Advanced, which will grant users access to their most advanced models and capabilities. It remains unclear whether this advanced version will be paid, similar to the strategy employed by OpenAI with ChatGPT.
To the surprise of many, Gemini is also making its way to the Google Pixel 8 Pro as part of the December Feature Drop. The Pixel-exclusive device will feature the Nano variant of Gemini, powering various use cases such as the Summarize function in the Recorder app and a developer preview of Smart Replies in Gboard. Initially, Smart Replies will be available on WhatsApp, but Google intends to expand its reach to more communication apps next year.
Furthermore, Android developers can sign up for a preview of Gemini Nano, allowing them to integrate the AI into their own applications. This opportunity arises through Google’s AICore app, which was pre-installed on the latest Pixel phones and has now been revealed to the public.
Google has made an unexpected move by launching Gemini, their advanced AI model, much sooner than anticipated. With its ability to work across various types of information and its availability in different sizes, Gemini holds great potential for revolutionizing AI capabilities. Whether it will truly rival OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, only time will tell.
