Google Quietly Introduces Its Next-Gen Flagship AI Model
The new model, the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental was quietly revealed in a changelog for Google's Gemini chatbot app.
It's normal for innovation in AI to be heralded, however, Google took the quiet route to launch its next-gen flagship AI model, Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental. Perhaps Google had efficiency in mind over splashy announcements, when it revealed the model in a changelog for its Gemini chatbot app.
The Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental succeeds the Gemini 1.5 Pro model that Google launched last February. The launch comes at a time when the tech world is reeling from the introduction of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. Currently, DeepSeek's latest models lead models from established AI tech giants in terms of performance, including American AI companies. For these reasons, Silicon Valley and even the US government are seeking ways to level up or assume the lead again.
The Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental is available to Gemini Advanced and is now the leading model in Google’s Gemini AI family, Google said. Experts from the company believe it should provide “better factuality” and “stronger performance” for coding and mathematics-related tasks.
In addition, the new model can be used to 'generate specific programs from scratch and develop complex statistical models or quantum algorithms,' as seen in the changelog. However, Google warns that the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental is in “early preview,” and can have “unexpected behaviors” — and may make mistakes.
Compared to other Gemini models available in the Gemini app, Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental doesn’t have access to real-time information. Along with the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental release, the Gemini 2.0 Flash model Google announced in December will be available in the Gemini app for all users.
