Google has launched Gemini 1.5 Flash, an unpaid version of Gemini, for faster and more helpful responses. They have also introduced a new feature to further address hallucinations and expanded the Gemini for Teens experience and mobile app to more places.
Google upgraded its free-tier experience to Gemini 1.5 Flash. The company greatly expanded the context window in Gemini Advanced, quadrupling Gemini’s to 32K tokens. That means users can have more extended back-and-forth conversations and ask Gemini more complex questions—all free of charge. They will soon add the ability to upload files via Google Drive or directly from devices, which has been available in Gemini Advanced.
Users can now do things like upload their economics study guide and ask Gemini to create practice questions. Gemini will also soon be able to analyze data files, allowing them to uncover insights and visualize them through charts and graphics.
With Gemini 1.5 Flash, users can click on the chip at the end of a paragraph to see websites where they can dive deeper into a certain topic. This isn’t limited to websites: If Gemini’s response references information found using the Gmail extension, users can also see inline links to relevant emails. In addition to related content links, Gemini’s double-check feature verifies responses by using Google Search to highlight which statements are corroborated or contradicted on the web.
The company is gradually rolling out Gemini in Google Messages to the European Economic Area (EEA), UK and Switzerland, with the ability to chat in newly added languages like French, Polish and Spanish. They are also rolling out the Gemini mobile app to more countries, so more people worldwide can get help from Gemini on the go.
Gemini for Teens
Google will soon expand Gemini access to teenagers globally in over 40 languages. Teens who meet the minimum age requirement to manage their own Google Account will be able to access Gemini to better understand school subjects, prepare for university, or get help with creative projects. To help them navigate Gemini confidently and safely, Google has put additional policies and safeguards in place, introduced a teen-specific onboarding process, and included an AI literacy guide to help teens use AI responsibly.
Google has also partnered with child safety and development experts, including MediaSmarts (CA), Miudos Seguros na Net (PT), and Fad Juventud (ES), who continue to provide expertise on meeting the unique needs of teens and families.
According to the company, users can now read about their approach to Gemini and more details about policy guidelines to better understand how they navigate complex and sensitive topics, including responses to topics related to public interest issues and political, religious, or moral beliefs. These guidelines, grounded in Google’s AI Principles, reflect Google’songoing commitment to developing this technology responsibly and transparently.
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