Google is launching Gemini, its most powerful AI model yet
Google has officially rolled out Gemini, its largest and most advanced generative artificial intelligence model, contrary to recent rumors of delays. Gemini boasts unprecedented multimodal reasoning capabilities and versatility, tailored for three distinct use cases: Ultra, Pro, and Nano, making it adaptable across a spectrum of devices from data centers to mobile platforms.
The Gemini model’s integration with Bard’s AI assistant unfolds in two phases. Commencing December 6, a specialized Gemini Pro version will empower Bard with enhanced reasoning, planning, and comprehension in English. Google plans to introduce an Advanced Bard variant in early 2024, unleashing the potential of Gemini Ultra, offering users access to a myriad of advanced models and features.
Before the public launch, Google rigorously tested Gemini Pro in various industry-standard assessments, outperforming its predecessor GPT-3.5 in six out of eight trials. Gemini Pro, fine-tuned for Bard, excels in comprehension, generalization, reasoning, coding, and planning. As a testament to its capabilities, a demonstration showcases Bard and Gemini Pro collaboratively crafting the most intricately detailed paper airplane, exemplifying the fusion of creativity and precision.
The integration of Gemini Pro with Bard is now accessible to users for textual cues, with imminent support for other modalities. Initially available in English across 170 countries, including Ukraine, the model will soon extend its linguistic reach to other regions, notably in Europe.
Anticipating the future, the pinnacle of Gemini’s prowess, the Ultra model, will join forces with an extended Bard version in early 2024. Engineered for ultra-complex tasks, Gemini Ultra swiftly comprehends and responds to diverse information types—text, image, audio, video, and code.
Security checks for Gemini Ultra in Bard Advanced are underway, with a testing program for trusted evaluators slated to commence shortly. The broader release of Bard Advanced, featuring Gemini Ultra, is on the horizon, promising a revolutionary leap in artificial intelligence for users worldwide by early next year.
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Cybertruck to Eager Customers; Base Model Priced at $60,990, Available in 2025
Elon Musk personally handed over the first Tesla Cybertruck units to select customers, including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and venture capital fund founder Philippe Sarofim. The grand delivery broadcast, typical of Tesla’s flamboyant style, lasted around 30 minutes.
The much-anticipated Cybertruck, initially conceptualized by Musk six years ago, made its debut, though not without surprises. Contrary to Musk’s 2019 promise of a sub-$40,000 Cybertruck, the entry-level rear-wheel-drive version will start at $60,990 and won’t be available until 2025, boasting a 400-kilometer range.
The 2024 lineup includes the all-wheel-drive variant, priced from $79,990, featuring a 550-kilometer range, 4.1-second acceleration to 96 km/h, and a top speed of 180 km/h. A three-engine configuration, boasting 845 horsepower and a 515-kilometer range, comes at $99,990.
Despite Tesla’s initial threat of a $50,000 fine for unauthorized Cybertruck resale within the first year, recent changes to Tesla’s order agreement suggest a shift in stance. The controversial clause, threatening legal action and vehicle sale refusal, has been removed without an official statement on the reasons or future implications.
As the Cybertruck dazzles the automotive landscape, the unveiled pricing raises eyebrows, and Tesla’s evolving approach to resale restrictions leaves room for speculation. The Cybertruck’s journey from concept to reality signals a transformative moment in electric vehicle history, with Elon Musk leading the charge into an electrifying future.
