Google has released Gemini 1.5 Flash, a multi-modal model for scaling and solving narrow problems with a contextual window of 2 million tokens, available in public preview through the Gemini API. An updated Gemini 1.5 Pro with an expanded context window will also appear.
Gemini 1.5
Description of models
Google has introduced a new multimodal artificial intelligence model Gemini 1.5 Flash , created to scale and solve highly specialized high-frequency problems. This model has a breakthrough contextual window capable of processing up to 2 million tokens. It is available starting today in open preview via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio.
In addition, the updated version of Gemini 1.5 Pro, announced in February, will also receive an expanded context window of up to 2 million tokens. Developers interested in the upgrade should sign up for the waitlist at ai.google.dev.
Model Differences
The Gemini 1.5 Flash and Gemini 1.5 Pro models have some notable differences. Gemini 1.5 Flash is designed for tasks where output speed is important, while Gemini 1.5 Pro has more processing power and performs similarly to Google 1.0 Ultra, targeting more general or complex, often multi-step, thinking tasks.
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Josh Woodward, Vice President of Google Labs, recommends that developers use Gemini 1.5 Flash for fast tasks where low latency matters. At the same time, he explains that Gemini 1.5 Pro should be used for more general or complex, often multi-step tasks that require thinking.
Competition with OpenAI
The introduction of Gemini 1.5 Flash came just a day after OpenAI announced GPT-4o - a multimodal LLM available to everyone (and through separate program for PC). Thus, Google enters into competition with OpenAI in the market for multimodal artificial intelligence models.
Global Availability
Both Gemini models are available to the public in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Glossary
- Google is the largest American multinational corporation developing Internet products and providing Internet services.
- Gemini 1.5 Flash is a new multimodal artificial intelligence model from Google for scaling and solving narrow high-frequency problems.
- Gemini 1.5 Pro is an updated version of the previous Gemini model from Google with an expanded context window.
- Google AI Studio is Google's platform for developing and deploying artificial intelligence models.
- OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research company that developed GPT-4o.
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София
The news about Gemini 1.5 Flash is really exciting! 🤖 The ability to process such large amounts of data potentially opens up new opportunities for developers. But I'm a little concerned about the emphasis on output speed. The quality of models should not suffer due to speed.
Алексей
I agree, Sofia. Although the new Gemini looks impressive, I would prefer to use the more advanced and accurate Gemini 1.5 Pro model for serious tasks. A contextual window of 2 million tokens is a huge breakthrough! 🚀
Ганс
And I think that speed is what is needed first and foremost for many applications. Gemini 1.5 Flash can be an ideal choice for chatbots, virtual assistants and other interactive services where latency is unacceptable. 🕰️
Изабелла
Don't forget that these models are designed for "narrow, high-frequency tasks." They may lack versatility, but they are effective at solving specific problems. It will be interesting to know in what areas they plan to use them. 🔍
Виктор
Ha, but I'm a grumbler and a skeptic. 😒 These new technologies are just fashionable things. Why do we need these huge models with millions of tokens? Can't we just use good old knowledge bases and rules? All these neural networks are a waste of time and money!
Анна
Victor, don't be such a grump! 😆 Artificial intelligence opens up a lot of new opportunities. Of course, old technologies are also important, but progress does not stand still. Gemini is just the beginning, I am sure that even more impressive achievements await us in the future!
Франческо
Let's not forget about the ethical aspects. 🧐 As powerful as these models are, we need to take care to use them responsibly. Issues of privacy, bias and security must be carefully considered.
Юлия
You are right, Francesco. But I believe that scientists and developers are working hard to make these technologies as safe and ethical as possible. 🙌 In the meantime, we can enjoy their amazing capabilities and contribute to their development!