Here’s what you need to know:
- Free Tier Upgrade: Google’s free AI assistant, Gemini, now runs on the powerful 1.5 Flash model.
- Smarter and Swifter: Experience faster responses, improved image understanding, and better reasoning thanks to 1.5 Flash.
- Deeper Dives: Soon, upload files or point Gemini to data for analysis and visualization!
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Remember I/O 2024 where Google introduced the impressive 1.5 Pro for Gemini Advanced? Well, the good news keeps coming! Now, the free version of Gemini is getting a significant upgrade with the arrival of the 1.5 Flash model.
Announced in May, 1.5 Flash is Google’s fastest and most adaptable AI model for situations demanding speed and cost-efficiency. Compared to 1.5 Pro, it’s like a leaner athlete, retaining its ability to understand and reason across different media (text, image, etc.).
Upgrade Your Conversations
What does this mean for you? Buckle up for a noticeably smarter Gemini. Expect improved image understanding and reasoning in your conversations. The overall quality and speed of responses will also see a significant boost.
For longer back-and-forth discussions and tackling complex questions, Gemini now boasts a 4x larger context window (up to 32,000 tokens). This lets it remember more of your conversation, leading to more insightful responses.
Uncover Insights from Your Files (Coming Soon!)
Get ready for some exciting new features on the horizon! Soon, free users will be able to upload files directly for analysis by Gemini. This means you can upload your study guide and ask for practice questions, or upload data files to discover trends and visualize them through charts and graphs.
Global Expansion and New Features
The good news doesn’t stop there. 1.5 Flash is now available to all free users on mobile and the web in a staggering 40 languages across 230+ countries.
For those seeking factual answers, Gemini’s responses now include links to relevant content. These “chips” appear at the end of paragraphs, allowing you to dive deeper into specific topics. This also works with the Gmail extension, showing you related emails right within your inbox!
European users rejoice! Gemini is now gradually rolling out in Google Messages within the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, supporting languages like French, Polish, and Spanish.
The Gemini app is expanding its reach too, adding support for users in Czechia, Hungary, Israel, Kenya, and many more countries.
Understanding Gemini’s Design
Want to know more about how Gemini works and responds? Google has released a new resource outlining its approach to Gemini’s design and response guidelines. This provides valuable insights into how they navigate complex topics, including public interest issues, and beliefs of a political, religious, or moral nature.
