In a bold move, Google has launched its highly anticipated productivity AI platform, Gemini, leading to the flagship model, Gemini Ultra. This comprehensive guide will take a look at what Gemini is, its performance, and how it compares. Stay tuned for updates on new Gemini models and features!

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What is Gemini?

Gemini, developed by Google's AI research labs DeepMind and Google Research, is a family of advanced artificial intelligence models. It consists of three types:

1. Gemini Ultra: The flagship model.
2. Gemini Pro: A "lite" version.
3. Gemini Nano: A small, mobile-friendly model.

Gemini models are "fully multimodal", able to work with text, audio, images and video. This sets Gemini apart from models like Google's LaMDA, enhancing its versatility.

Gemini vs. Bard

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Gemini differs from Bard, which is an interface for accessing some Gemini modules. Think of Bard as the app and Gemini as the underlying model, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and GPT models.

What Can Gemini Do?

Being multimodal, Gemini can potentially perform a variety of tasks, from transcribing speech to creating artwork. While some capabilities are still in development, Google promises a host of functionality in the near future.

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Gemini Ultra:

• Applications include physics homework assistance and scientific paper analysis.
• Capable of image generation, although this feature might not be available at launch.

Gemini Pro:

• Available publicly and varies in capabilities.
• Better reasoning and understanding capabilities than LaMDA.
• Can process text and imagery via API in Vertex AI.
• Customizable for specific contexts and use cases.
• Will power conversational voice and chat agents in early 2024.

Gemini Nano:

• Compact version for mobile devices.
• Powers features on Pixel 8 Pro, including summarization and Smart Reply in Gboard.

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Is Gemini better than GPT-4?

While Gemini claims superiority on benchmarks, real-world performance remains to be seen. Early impressions suggest minor improvements, with users noting some issues with functions such as translation and coding suggestions.

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How much does Gemini cost?

Gemini Pro is currently free in Bard, AI Studio, and Vertex AI. Post-preview, it will cost $0.0025 per character for input and $0.00005 per character for output in Vertex AI.
Where can you try Gemini?
Gemini Pro:

• Available in Bard for English questions.
• Available in Vertex AI via API.
• Found in AI Studio for quick iteration and chatbot development.

Gemini Nano:

• On the Pixel 8 Pro.
• Sneak peek is available for Android app developers.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on Google's Gemini, a game changer in the world of AI!

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