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Google unveils new Gemini AI model for real-time tasks

Google has announced the launch of Gemini 2.5 Flash, a new AI model aimed at efficiency and adaptability.

This model will soon be available on Vertex AI, Google’s AI development platform.

Gemini 2.5 Flash enables developers to modify processing times based on the complexity of queries.

This allows for a balance of speed, accuracy, and cost.

The model is designed for high-volume and real-time applications, including customer service and document parsing.

🔗 Source: TechCrunch

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