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Google Launches Free Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking AI, Top-Ranked Model Revealing Thought Process

Dec 19, 2024, 06:04 PM

Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, an experimental AI model designed to enhance reasoning capabilities by explicitly displaying its thought processes. Built upon the speed and performance of Gemini 2.0 Flash, the new model aims to improve reasoning and explainability by training the AI to 'think out loud,' thereby strengthening its problem-solving abilities. Early tests indicate that Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking excels in complex tasks such as programming, physics, and mathematics, outperforming competitors like OpenAI's o1 model in both speed and reasoning depth. The model has debuted as the top-ranked AI across all categories on platforms like Chatbot Arena. Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking is now available for free on Google AI Studio, allowing developers and users to access its transparent reasoning capabilities and to experience its visible thinking process. The model supports multimodal inputs and outputs, including text and images, and combines speed with reasoning depth to solve complex problems swiftly.