Tech Desk 
Dec 11, 2024
Google has launched Gemini 2.0, introducing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) model in its Gemini family pioneering a step into the "agent era" of AI, where models autonomously perform tasks. The first release, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is known for its robust and powerful capabilities, offering significant upgrades over Gemini Pro 1.5 in overall performance.
Key features of Gemini 2.0 Flash
Gemini 2.0 Flash features advanced reasoning capabilities, improved visual understanding, and the ability to generate top-notch visuals, text, and speech without depending on external models, such as Imagen. It excels in video analysis and real-time speech translation.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, attributes it the "workhorse model" due to its low latency and high-end performance.
Hassabis stated: "The practical application of AI agents is a research area full of exciting possibilities. We’re exploring this new frontier with a series of prototypes that can help people accomplish tasks and get things done."
Gemini Flash 2.0 availability and future plans
Gemini 2.0 Flash is currently available as an experimental model for Gemini Advanced subscribers. The model boasts twice the speed of its predecessor while achieving better benchmark scores.
Users can access it through the Gemini API and Google Gemini AI Studio, with several other integrations planned for 2025.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasised Gemini Flash 2’s role in streamlining AI Overviews in Search, providing more precise responses to complex queries.
Gemini 2.0 consists of game-changing innovations, representing a significant step ahead in AI-powered advanced capabilities, leading the way for more sophisticated apps across industries, and solidifying Google’s position as a leader in AI technology.
