Google Set to Unveil Next Gemini AI Model in December: What to Expect and Latest Updates

Google Set to Unveil Next Gemini AI Model in December: What to Expect and Latest Updates

Google's Gemini 2.0 Launch Plans

Source: Times of India

Upcoming Release Date

  • Google is set to release its new AI model, Gemini 2.0, in December 2024.
  • This launch will occur approximately one year after the initial Gemini 1.0 model debut.

Performance Expectations

  • The new model is reportedly underperforming, not meeting the anticipated performance gains.
  • Concerns regarding Gemini 2.0's effectiveness echo across the AI industry, highlighting a trend of low performance improvements among major AI models.

Development History

  • December 2023: Launch of Gemini 1.0 and 1.0 Pro.
  • February 2024: Introduction of Gemini 1.5, featuring an expanded context window for processing larger data sets.
  • May 2024: Announcement of Gemini 1.5 Flash and Gemma 2 during Google I/O.
  • September 2024: Updated versions of Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash were released, improving quality and capabilities.

Project Astra

  • Showcased at Google I/O 2024, Project Astra represents a major advancement in multimodal AI interaction, capable of handling text, audio, and video in real-time.