Alphabet unveils long-awaited Gemini AI model
On Wednesday, Alphabet introduced its highly anticipated artificial intelligence model, Gemini. This advanced AI technology is capable of processing various forms of information including video, audio, and text. Gemini represents a significant advancement in AI, enabling more sophisticated reasoning and nuanced understanding compared to Google's previous models.
Development of Gemini AI model
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai described the development of Gemini as one of the biggest science and engineering efforts undertaken by the company. Since the introduction of OpenAI's ChatGPT a year ago, Google has been in a race to develop AI software that can compete with industry benchmarks. The new Gemini model technology has already been integrated into Google's AI assistant Bard, with plans for a more advanced version to be released through Bard next year.
Features of Gemini AI model
Alphabet has revealed that Gemini will come in three versions, each optimized for different processing power requirements. The most powerful version is designed for data center use, while the smallest version is tailored for efficient operation on mobile devices. Despite its capabilities, Gemini is more cost-effective for users compared to Alphabet's previous AI models.
Eli Collins, Vice President of Product at Google DeepMind AI unit, highlighted the efficiency of Gemini, stating that it not only offers enhanced capabilities but also requires less computing power to operate. To support the new AI model, Alphabet also unveiled a new generation of custom AI chips known as tensor processing units (TPUs). The Cloud TPU v5p is specifically designed for training large AI models and offers significant speed improvements over previous generations.
Availability of Gemini AI model
Developers can now access the new TPUs for large language model training, with the chips available in a preview phase as of the announcement. This development aligns with Alphabet's commitment to advancing AI technology and making it more accessible to users across different platforms.
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