Google makes gemini-embedding-001 generally available (GA)

gemini-embedding-001 generally available (GA) — Gemini API, Vertex AI

Why it matters

Commercialized the experimental version from March, entering the embedding API race in earnest

Source — Primary sources first; secondary reports are labelled “Press”

Officialdevelopers.googleblog.comhttps://developers.googleblog.com/gemini-embedding-available-gemini-api/

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