Google is enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of its Gemini AI assistant by providing free users with access to its 1.5 Flash AI model.
This update allows users to experience faster and more efficient response generation, without needing to subscribe to the Gemini Advanced service. The company highlights improvements in latency, reasoning capabilities, and image understanding, available on both web and mobile platforms.
Additionally, Google is expanding the capabilities of the Gemini AI assistant. Users can now have longer and more complex conversations, thanks to an expanded context window.
In the near future, users will be able to upload files from Google Drive or their devices, enabling Gemini to assist with tasks such as creating study guides or practice exams. The AI assistant can also analyze data and present it in a more digestible format using graphics and charts.
To enhance the accuracy of the information provided, Google is introducing a feature to reduce hallucinations. This includes displaying links to related content for questions requiring factual answers. A “gray chip” at the end of the AI’s response will link to external websites for further reading. In some cases, these chips may link to personal emails if users have connected Gemini to their Gmail accounts. Currently, this feature is available in select locations and supports English prompts only.
Google is also broadening Gemini’s accessibility. The AI assistant is being rolled out in Google Messages for Android devices in the European Economic Area, the UK, and Switzerland. Users can now communicate with Gemini in French, Polish, and Spanish within the Messages app.
Furthermore, Google is expanding the reach of Gemini’s mobile app to more regions, including access for teenagers aged 13 and above. The company has introduced a teen-specific onboarding process and an AI literacy guide to help young users navigate and utilize the AI assistant effectively.
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