Google’s latest AI model, Gemini, is set to challenge OpenAI’s GPT-4, claiming the title of the market’s most advanced AI. Introduced on December 6, Gemini is a multimodal model with three versions tailored for various applications. Google asserts that Gemini outperforms GPT-4 in advanced math and specialized coding, backed by impressive benchmark test results. However, critics are questioning Gemini’s superiority, scrutinizing testing methods and Google’s marketing strategies.
Gemini’s proficiency lies in integrating various types of information, excelling in answering questions through voice, video, photos, and typed text. While Google’s data suggests Gemini’s superiority over GPT-4, the improvements are marginal, with Gemini surpassing GPT-4 by just a few percentage points. Notably, OpenAI completed GPT-4 over a year ago, raising questions about Google’s delayed progress.
A video demonstration during Gemini’s unveiling has raised concerns about authenticity. The video showcased Gemini’s reasoning abilities, tracking a paper ball and inferring a dot-to-dot picture. However, experts pointed out that certain features shown in the video could be replicated by ChatGPT Plus.
Google acknowledged the edited nature of the video, reducing latency and shortening Gemini outputs for brevity. The demonstration did not occur in real-time or in voice, contrary to the impression given. Google clarified in their YouTube description that the actual response time may be longer than portrayed in the video.
Gemini’s marketing strategy highlights Google’s extensive AI research team and vast data resources, emphasizing its deployment on platforms like Chrome, Android, and Pixel phones. However, history reminds us that ubiquity does not guarantee success in the tech world.
Gemini Ultra, Google’s top AI model, shows only marginal improvements over GPT-4 in various benchmarks. Despite these advancements, the public release of Gemini is pending, with a potential launch in early January. Industry experts speculate that Gemini Ultra’s reign may be short-lived, as OpenAI may have already begun developing GPT-5.
The timing of Google’s Gemini launch appears strategic, capitalizing on the turmoil at OpenAI, which includes a recent board coup. Reports suggest that Google has initiated a sales campaign targeting OpenAI’s corporate customers. However, skepticism remains about Google’s ability to swiftly deliver innovative products, given its bureaucratic structure and past unrealized technology.
As the battle of AI models intensifies, experts are closely watching the developments surrounding Gemini and GPT-4. The market eagerly awaits the official release of Gemini Ultra, while Google aims to solidify its position as a leading force in the AI industry.
