Google has taken a leap forward with its Gemini AI by enhancing faster responses through the 1.5 Flash model. This upgrade promises quicker and more helpful answers, improved reasoning, and a larger context window.

What’s New?

- Enhanced Responses: Gemini now delivers faster and more helpful answers.

- Improved Fact-Checking: Links to related content are now displayed for fact-seeking prompts, making it easier to explore topics and reducing hallucinations.

- Global Expansion: The Gemini mobile app is expanding its reach, and Google Messages is now available in more countries and languages.

- Teen Access: Teenagers worldwide will soon be able to access Gemini with added safety measures and educational resources.

In a statement, Amar Subramanya, VP of Engineering for Gemini, shared, “Every day, we learn about how people are using Gemini to be more productive, creative, and curious. With today’s update, Gemini is getting better at helping you accomplish those tasks in ways that work best for you. You can now access 1.5 Flash in the unpaid version of Gemini for faster and more helpful responses. Plus, we’re introducing a new feature to further address hallucinations, and expanding our Gemini for Teens experience and mobile app to more places.”

Subramanya also revealed that the team has added related content for fact-seeking prompts, making it easier to explore websites that help users learn more. “Starting today for English language prompts in certain countries, you can access this additional information on topics directly within Gemini’s responses. In addition to related content links, Gemini’s double-check feature verifies responses by using Google Search to highlight which statements are corroborated or contradicted on the web,” he added.

In the coming week, Gemini will expand access to teenagers globally in over 40 languages, allowing them to better understand school subjects, prepare for university, or get help with creative projects.

Stay tuned for more updates.