Google introduces Gemini 2.0
Gemini 2.0 introduced — first model, an experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash, with native image and audio output and native tool use
Why it matters
Google claimed 2.0 Flash outperforms 1.5 Pro on key benchmarks at twice the speed, launched the Multimodal Live API and Deep Research, and presented agent prototypes such as Project Astra, Project Mariner and Jules
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