1.5 Flash – a huge update of Google’s AI model, Gemini

The newest updates of Google’s Gemini AI

Updates in a nutshell:

The 1.5 Flash model is being introduced in over 40 languages

in over 230 countries

related content function

Gemini is now available for teenagers

Gemini receives a better mobile app

Google has updated how its artificial intelligence system is working to - as they claim - support productivity, stimulate creativity and satisfy curiosity about the world. The 1.5 Flash version is available as a part of the free Gemini model.

Let’s take a closer look at the most important features of Google’s new AI model.

Faster, more precise answers in the 1.5 Flash model

Google assures that answers in the new model are provided faster and more accurately. Their AI chat performs well in all conditions, letting users save what’s really precious for them every day - time.

The new model has improved reasoning and image recognition.

The context window has been quadrupled. It means we can talk longer with Gemini and ask more complex questions.

Google plans to add the option to upload files straight from Google Drive. You will also be able to upload them from your device. How does it apply practically? For instance, you can upload your statistics textbook and ask Gemini to arrange exercises for students.

Gemini will analyze statistical data more accurately than before. It’ll point out regularities we may have overlooked and visualize them on charts.

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Gemini supports the process of searching for additional information. It will display links to topic-related content for questions that are requests for facts and information.

Now, in the case of prompts in English in selected countries, we will have access to additional information directly in the AI ​​conversation panel.

Additionally, the double check function verifies the correctness of the answers using Google search engine. It highlights the statements that are proved by data found on the web.

Gemini is available in a larger number of places

Google gradually introduces Gemini in Google News in the European Economic Area, in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom.

The Gemini mobile app is being gradually introduced in more and more countries. In Poland it can be downloaded and used as “Gemini od Google” (Gemini from Google).

Gemini is now available for teenagers

Teenagers can now use Gemini. There’s one condition: they need to meet the minimum age requirement for using their own Google account. The requirement is individual for every country. In Poland it is 16 years.

Google states that this is a part of preparing the new generation for a future in which artificial intelligence plays an important role. Simultaneously, access to AI may help in education, working on projects and stimulating creativity.

Google cooperates with experts of children safety and development. Meaning specialists from organizations such as MediaSmarts, Miudos Seguros na Net, Fad Juventud. It is to ensure safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Gemini’s responsible development

Google bases the development of its artificial intelligence on safety and responsibility. As AI develops, the company shares information about progress and planned expansion directions.

Technology development is to be transparent and responsible. Google wants Gemini to answer this way especially to difficult questions related to public interest, religions, ethics, morality or politics.