Google's new AI model, Gemini

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Google's Gemini

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In this episode, we dive into the exciting announcement of Google's new foundation model for AI, Gemini. We explore three key aspects of this important, new technology:

1. Benchmarks: While benchmarks are valuable tools for researchers to compare specific qualities of AI models, we debate their effectiveness in reflecting real-world performance or progress towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
2. Applications: Instead of focusing solely on benchmark comparisons, we shift the focus to the real applications of AI models and their potential to improve user experience. We highlight Google's impressive demos of Gemini, showcasing its capabilities in dynamic coding and richer user interaction.
3. Size and Scale: Recognizing the importance of accessibility, we delve into the significance of considering model size and scale. Google's Nano model, specifically designed for use on phones, represents a major step towards making AI more accessible and cost-effective for developers.

Our discussion delves further, exploring Gemini's native multimodal capabilities and Google's commitment to responsible AI development. We emphasize the importance of judging the success of AI models based on user experience rather than solely on benchmark comparisons.

Finally, we tackle the potential challenges of integrating Google's current advertising model into increasingly dynamic AI experiences and the need for future reinvention of user interfaces to accommodate these advancements.