Google has introduced its first reasoning model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, to rival OpenAI’s latest AI models in the O1 series. This experimental model shows its “thought process” before providing a solution. Google says this new “Thinking Mode” has stronger reasoning abilities than the regular Gemini 2.0 Flash model.
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking: Availability
The Thinking Mode is now available as an experimental model through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Developers can also use it directly through the Gemini API.
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking: Everything That You Need To Know
Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google DeepMind, took to his official X and stressed on the fact that the strengths of the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model. Based on the performance of Gemini 2.0 Flash, this new mode is designed to “clearly show its thought process” to improve reasoning.
A demo video shared by Dean shows the model solving complex physics problems. As it provides a solution, the model also reveals the reasoning steps it followed through a new interface. This breakdown shows how the model breaks down a problem into smaller parts to reach the final answer.
Logan Kilpatrick, product lead for Google AI Studio, shared another demo video highlighting the Thinking Mode’s ability to solve a math problem involving both text and image inputs.
Earlier this month, Google released the Gemini 2.0 series, which brought improvements in handling images and audio, as well as new tools. It has to be noted that the Gemini 2.0 Flash is the first model available to the public in this series. It supports tasks that require understanding both images and text, can process long conversations, and offers more interactive experiences.
Google also showcased new prototypes for AI agents, including:
Project Astra: A prototype that explores the potential of a universal AI assistant. Revealed at Google I/O 2024, it can “remember” visual and sound inputs from a smartphone’s camera and microphone.
Project Mariner: This prototype analyzes and reasons through information from a browser, including text, code, images, and forms. It uses a special Chrome extension to help complete tasks with this information.
Jules: An AI tool for coding that helps developers solve programming problems, create plans, and carry them out with supervision.
Gaming Agents: These AI agents are designed to assist players in video games by understanding the gameplay and offering real-time suggestions or acting as virtual companions.
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