A recent update to Gemini, dated August 2nd, claims to have made the AI smarter at tackling complex tasks that require reasoning, as well as better at handling exercises. While Google hasn't officially confirmed which specific model version is behind this update, user experiences suggest it could be an "Experimental" Gemini model previously observed on the lmsys arena, where it demonstrated impressive performance.
This update has seemingly brought noticeable improvements, particularly when it comes to answering knowledge-based questions. Users report that Gemini now provides more accurate and up-to-date information. For instance, when asked about "TestingCatalog website," the AI's response was significantly more informative and relevant than its previous answers.
Gemini 1.5 Pro in Gemini Advanced just became more capable
What: Gemini Advanced, with 1.5 Pro, now provides better responses for prompts related to reasoning and coding. Whether you’re looking for Gemini's assistance to tackle multi-step logical challenges that require more expertise, or to analyze and generate more accurate code, Gemini Advanced will help you more efficiently complete tasks.
Why: We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Gemini to the world. Through user feedback and model training, we’ve unlocked a more capable version of Gemini 1.5 Pro, and over time Gemini Advanced will continue to get even better.
While it's challenging to comprehensively evaluate all the changes, the general consensus among users is that Gemini feels noticeably smarter and more capable overall. The AI appears to be better at understanding and responding to complex queries, demonstrating improved reasoning abilities.
