Google has upgraded the free tier of Gemini to 1.5 Flash. Yes, you read that right. Gemini 1.5 Flash is now FREE for everyone to use! This upgrade includes several improvements like faster response times, better reasoning and image understanding capabilities and a larger context window.
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Faster and More Helpful Responses with Gemini 1.5 Flash
The free tier of Gemini has received a substantial boost with the introduction of 1.5 Flash. This upgrade brings noticeable improvements in reasoning and image understanding, resulting in faster and more helpful responses across the board.
Expanded Context Window for Longer Conversations
In line with the upgrade to 1.5 Flash, Gemini's context window has been quadrupled to 32K tokens.
This expansion allows for longer conversations and more complex questions, enabling users to engage with Gemini in a more meaningful way.
Upcoming File Upload Feature
To further utilize the expanded context window, Gemini will soon introduce the ability to upload files via Google Drive or directly from your device.
This feature will enable users to upload study materials and ask Gemini to create practice questions, among other possibilities. Please note that this feature has already been available in Gemini paid subscription.
Related Content Integration for Improved Accuracy
Addressing the issue of potential inaccuracies, Gemini 1.5 introduces a new "related content" feature. For fact-seeking prompts, Gemini will now display links to related content, allowing users to explore websites and verify information. This builds upon the existing double-check feature that cross-references responses with Google Search results.
I briefly tried this feature with Gemini free tier and it works as expected. However, some sources claims that some times Gemini provides irrelevant or non-existent or fake links in the results.
Gemini is not only the Chatbot that offers links to verify information. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot often includes citations and links to websites where they find information.
Wider Accessibility and Global Rollout
Gemini 1.5 Flash is available on both web and mobile platforms in over 40 languages and 230 countries and territories. The dedicated Gemini mobile app is being made available in more countries worldwide, and the integration of Gemini within Google Messages is being rolled out to the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland, with support for languages like French, Polish, and Spanish.
Expanded Access for Teens and Commitment to Transparency
Gemini will be accessible to teenagers globally (who meet the minimum age requirement for a Google Account) in over 40 languages. To ensure safe and responsible use, additional policies, safeguards, and a teen-specific onboarding process have been implemented. Furthermore, users can now access information about Gemini's design process and policy guidelines, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and responsible AI development.
A Step Forward in Making Information and AI Assistance More Accessible
Gemini gets a significant upgrade with the release of version 1.5, bringing faster responses, expanded access and new features designed to enhance user experience.
This release signifies a step forward in making information and AI assistance more accessible and reliable. Users can look forward to a more efficient, versatile, and trustworthy experience with Gemini 1.5.
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