Google’s Gemini Gets Faster for Free With 1.5 Flash Update

Google has significantly improved its Gemini AI with a new 1.5 Flash language model. This upgrade makes Gemini faster, more accurate, and able to process longer and more complex information.

Thanks to this update, Gemini’s context window (input limit) is now 4x longer than before, going from 8K tokens to 32K tokens.

The update also expands Gemini’s reach. It’s now available in Google Messages across Europe and 230 countries worldwide. This means more people can use Gemini in their preferred language.

Originally introduced at Google I/O in May 2024 for paying customers, Gemini 1.5 Flash is now more widely accessible. The free version of Gemini will now benefit from the AI’s improved capabilities, such as handling longer and more complex prompts.

While users can already upload files to Gemini Advanced, this feature will soon be available for free users.

Gemini users will now see additional information related to their prompts as cards. These cards provide an AI-powered search experience, including relevant results from Gmail.

Google is expanding access to Gemini for teenagers globally in the coming weeks. While users aged 13 and older can access the AI, those in the European Economic Area must be 18 or older.

To protect young users, Google has implemented strict safety measures for its new Gemini for Teens. The company collaborated with child safety experts to create a platform tailored to the needs of teenagers. These additional safeguards aim to ensure a safe and responsible AI experience for young users.