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#181 - Google Chatbots, Cerebras vs Nvidia, AI Doom, ElevenLabs Controversy
Last Week in AI
Exploring Google's Gemini 1.5 Flash and Experimental AI Models
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Google has introduced three new experimental AI models, including an 8 billion parameter version of Gemini 1.5 Flash, along with updated versions of the 1.5 Pro and Flash. The primary aim is to gather developer feedback and ensure optimal functioning before a full rollout. Developers can easily specify the use of these experimental models via the API, which is a strategic move to prevent issues stemming from sudden model updates. This minimizes risk by allowing developers to identify potential failures in functionality early on. Notably, the Gemini 1.5 Flash model has made significant improvements in performance metrics, moving up from 23rd to 6th place in the Large Model Systems Organization leaderboard. However, some users have reported specific failure modes, reminiscent of past models, indicating the presence of 'lazy coding disease' where the model struggles to produce direct code outputs. This feedback is critical for Google as it continues fine-tuning the Gemini models to enhance reliability and user experience.
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