The rumor mill is churning, and whispers of Gemini 2.0 are echoing through the AI community. Thanks to the eagle-eyed reverse engineering work of @testingcatalog, we might have our first glimpse of Google's next big AI leap.
Hidden within the latest update, a tantalizing new option has appeared in the model selection dropdown: Gemini Pro 2.0. Labeled as experimental, this tantalizing feature is currently inaccessible, but its presence speaks volumes.
What We Know (and What We Don't)
- Advanced Users Only: The UI suggests Gemini 2.0, like its predecessor 1.5 Pro, will be reserved for users with advanced access.
- Speed Demon? Early testing by @testingcatalog indicates responses from this potential 2.0 model are lightning fast.
- Still Teething? Despite the speed, it appears the model might not yet be fully baked. Reports suggest it fails the "strawberry test," a basic benchmark other models pass with flying colors.
A Grain of Salt
While the appearance of Gemini 2.0 in the model selector is exciting, it's crucial to temper expectations. It's possible the responses currently attributed to 2.0 are actually being generated by an existing model. Until Google officially confirms and releases Gemini 2.0, we can't definitively say what we're seeing.
The Future of Gemini
Despite the uncertainty, this leak provides a tantalizing glimpse into the future of Google's AI ambitions. If the speed and accessibility of Gemini 2.0 prove true, it could be a game-changer. We'll be keeping a close eye on developments and will bring you the latest news as it breaks.
Besides that, the Gemini release schedule has been updated as well. Keep in mind that these dates are tentative and likely may change.
Stay tuned for updates!
