In September 2024, Google made several important AI announcements, highlighting their commitment to enhancing AI technologies across various domains. Here are the key updates:
- Gemini 1.5 Updates: Google launched Gemini 1.5, their new AI model, available on AI Studio and Vertex AI, boasting a large 2 million token context window for developers via waitlist.
- Project Astra: Google shared a vision for the future of AI assistants with the announcement of Project Astra, which aims to make AI assistants more intuitive and capable.
- Trillium TPU: The introduction of the sixth generation of Tensor Processing Units (TPU), called Trillium, promises a 4.7x increase in compute performance while improving energy efficiency.
- Gemini Integration with Search: A Gemini-powered AI model is being integrated into Google Search, enhancing its ability to process complex, multi-step queries. This feature enables AI-organized search results and AI Overviews.
- Veo for Video Generation: Veo, Google’s advanced video generation model, was introduced, capable of generating high-quality 1080p resolution videos over a minute long in various cinematic styles.
- Music AI Sandbox: Google announced tools that allow musicians to create new sounds and styles using AI, with collaborations from artists like Wyclef Jean.
- AI in Google Workspace and Gmail: Google is integrating AI into its Workspace apps like Gmail and Docs. New features include summarizing emails and organizing attachments in Google Drive using AI.
These updates emphasize Google’s push to integrate AI more deeply into everyday tools and enhance the creative possibilities for users.
Source: blog.google.com
