Google I/O 2024 is set to be a landmark event for tech enthusiasts, developers, and AI aficionados alike. This year’s conference promises a slew of exciting announcements, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence, building on Google’s recent advancements with its AI chatbot rebranded from Bard to Gemini and the introduction of several new AI models.
Key Announcements at Google I/O 2024
Gemini AI Models
Gemini 1.5 Flash and Pro: Google has unveiled Gemini 1.5 Flash, its fastest and most cost-efficient large language model (LLM) to date. Public preview is available in Google’s AI studio and Vertex AI. Additionally, Gemini 1.5 Pro has been enhanced to provide superior responses in areas such as translation, reasoning, and coding, featuring a massive context window of up to two million tokens for developers via a waitlist.
Gemini Nano: Optimized for smartphones, Gemini Nano now supports multimodality, including image and text understanding, starting with Pixel devices.
Gemma 2 and PaliGemma: The Gemma model family is expanding with the introduction of Gemma 2, optimized for TPUs and GPUs, and PaliGemma, Google’s first vision-language model.
Google Search Enhancements
Search Generative Experience (SGE): This AI-powered feature, previously available via Search Labs, is now accessible to all U.S. users. It provides conversational, abridged answers at the top of search results.
AI-Organized Results: AI will now create unique headlines for search results, starting with topics like dining and recipes. Users can also adjust AI overviews and use video for searches.
Veo: Text-to-Video Generator
Google introduced Veo, a text-to-video AI model capable of generating high-quality 1080p videos beyond a minute in length. Currently available for select creators, users can join a waitlist for public access.
Imagen 3: Text-to-Image Generator
The next-generation Imagen 3 produces high-quality, detailed images with improved natural language understanding. Available soon in Vertex AI, with a waitlist for interested users.
SynthID Updates
SynthID, Google’s AI watermarking technology, now extends to text and video, ensuring authenticity and traceability of AI-generated content.
Ask Photos
A new feature in Google Photos, Ask Photos, leverages Gemini to allow users to find images using conversational prompts, rolling out later this summer.
Gemini Advanced Upgrades
Gemini Live: A mobile experience enabling users to have full conversations with Gemini, complete with natural-sounding voices and video context.
Gems for Gemini: Customizable versions of Gemini for specific tasks, similar to OpenAI’s GPTs.
AI Upgrades to Android
Circle to Search: Now assists with homework, walking users through equations and complex problems.
Gemini as Default Assistant: Replacing Google Assistant, Gemini will provide multimodal support across Android phones.
Gemini for Google Workspace
Enhanced Side Panel: Gemini 1.5 Pro integrated into Gmail, Docs, Drive, Slides, and Sheets, offering advanced reasoning and longer context windows.
Gmail Enhancements: New features include email thread summarization, contextual Q&A, and smart replies, rolling out soon.
FAQs
When is Google I/O 2024?
Google I/O 2024 will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The opening keynote begins at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
How to Watch Google I/O
Google I/O will be livestreamed on Google’s main website and YouTube. Registration is free and available on the Google I/O landing page, offering perks such as email updates and access to on-demand sessions. The event will also have an in-person component for media and developers.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience Google’s latest innovations firsthand. Whether you’re tuning in from home or attending in person, Google I/O 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event.