Google Gemini, formerly Bard, is a multimodal AI chatbot platform designed to provide natural language responses using machine learning and NLP
Built on advanced LLMs like LaMDA and Palm 2, Gemini processes text, audio, code, and video with cross-modal reasoning capabilities
Gemini can understand and process interleaved text, images, audio, and video, enabling it to tackle complex problems like interpreting handwritten notes and diagrams
Gemini supports over 100 languages, offering capabilities like translation, summarization, and multilingual image captioning
Gemini excels in text generation, visual interpretation, audio processing, video analysis, and code generation, making it versatile for various use cases
Gemini offers Ultra for complex tasks, Advantage for large-scale deployments, and Nano for on-device applications like Google Pixel
Initially launched as Bard in 2023, it was rebranded to Gemini in 2024 to highlight advancements and address early criticisms
Basic access is free, while advanced features require a $20/month Google One AI Premium subscription. Gemini is available in over 230 countries
Like other LLMs, Gemini may produce biased or inaccurate outputs, struggle with context, and lack originality in free versions
Google adheres to AI Principles, using human feedback, safety testing, and guardrails to mitigate bias and ensure ethical AI use