Google Unveils Upgraded Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Before I/O Event
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– Google launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), an upgraded AI model outperforming benchmarks, available via Gemini API, Vertex AI, and AI Studio.
– The model excels in coding and web app development, ranking first on the LMArena in Coding and WebDev Arena Leaderboard.
– It was released ahead of Google’s I/O developer conference, where more AI tools and models are expected to be unveiled.
– Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition) shows significant improvements in code transformation, editing, and video understanding (scoring 84.8% on VideoMME).
– Google highlights the model’s enhanced performance for developers, including reduced function-calling errors and better aesthetic web development capabilities.
Google has rolled out an enhanced version of its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model ahead of its annual I/O developer conference, introducing significant upgrades in coding and web development capabilities. The new Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition) is now accessible through the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and AI Studio platforms, with pricing identical to its predecessor. It’s also integrated into Google’s Gemini chatbot for both web and mobile users.
The timing of this release is strategic, as Google prepares to showcase its latest AI innovations at I/O. The company is locked in a fierce battle with competitors like OpenAI and xAI, all racing to deliver the most advanced AI solutions. This updated model demonstrates Google’s commitment to staying ahead in performance benchmarks, particularly in coding and web app development.
Demis Hassabis, a key figure at Google, highlighted the model’s strengths in a recent tweet, emphasizing its top-tier ranking in coding benchmarks like LMArena and the WebDev Arena Leaderboard. The improvements extend to code transformation and editing, making it easier for developers to refine and optimize their work.
Google’s blog post further details the model’s capabilities, noting its leading position in video understanding with an 84.8% score on the VideoMME benchmark. The company also addressed developer feedback by reducing function-calling errors and improving trigger rates. With a strong focus on aesthetics and functionality, the model is designed to streamline web development while maintaining flexibility.
As the AI landscape grows increasingly competitive, Google’s latest update reinforces its push to deliver cutting-edge tools for developers. The Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition) sets a new standard, promising better performance and reliability for coding and interactive web applications.
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(Source: TechCrunch)
