Google Gemini 2.0 Opens to All with New Pro and Flash Lite Models

Google has expanded the availability of its Gemini 2.0 AI models, making them accessible to a wider audience. This announcement includes the general release of Gemini 2.0 Flash and the introduction of experimental versions of Gemini 2.0 Pro and Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite.

Gemini 2.0 Models

• Gemini 2.0 Flash: This model, known for its efficiency and speed, is now generally available via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, allowing developers to build production applications. It features multimodal input with text output, with more modalities planned for the future.
• Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental: This model is designed for superior coding performance and handling complex prompts. It is available in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, and in the Gemini app for Gemini Advanced users. It boasts the largest context window at 2 million tokens and the ability to use tools like Google Search and code execution.
• Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite: As the most cost-efficient model in the Gemini 2.0 family, Flash-Lite is available in public preview in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. It is optimized for large-scale text output use cases.
• Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental: Combining speed with reasoning capabilities, this model is available to Gemini app users on desktop and mobile.

Key Features and Improvements

Gemini 2.0 introduces several enhancements over previous versions:

• Multimodal Output: The ability to generate content in various formats, including images, text, and audio.
• Agentic AI Enablement: Improved understanding, coding, and function calling for better AI experiences.
• Native Tool Use: Integration with tools like Google Search and Google Maps.

The Gemini 2.0 models also deliver performance improvements over Gemini 1.5 across various benchmarks. Google has focused on reducing costs, offering simplified pricing for Gemini 2.0 Flash and Flash-Lite.