Google Cloud is extending the reach of its Gemini Pro large language model, now making it accessible to a wider developer base through its vertex AI platform. The move, announced February 29, 2024, aims to streamline the integration of advanced AI capabilities into applications built within the Google Cloud ecosystem[[1]]. This expanded availability comes amid increasing competition in the AI space, with other tech leaders like OpenAI also releasing new models, and follows Google’s December 11 launch of its “deepest AI research agent yet”[[1]].
Google Cloud Adds Gemini Pro to Vertex AI, Now Available to Developers
Google Cloud announced on February 29, 2024, that its Gemini Pro large language model is now available to developers through Vertex AI, the company’s artificial intelligence platform. This integration expands access to Gemini Pro beyond the Google AI Studio and allows developers to build applications directly within the Google Cloud ecosystem.
The launch provides developers with access to Gemini Pro via an API, enabling them to integrate the model’s capabilities into their own projects. Gemini Pro is Google’s most capable and general-purpose model, excelling in a variety of tasks including reasoning, coding, and creative collaboration. The move underscores the increasing accessibility of powerful AI models for a wider range of developers.
According to Google, Gemini Pro on Vertex AI offers features like safety filters, responsible AI tooling, and enterprise-grade security. The company stated that the model is available in over 38 languages, including Norwegian Bokmål, and supports multimodal input, accepting both text and images.
“We are excited to bring Gemini Pro to Vertex AI, empowering developers to build even more innovative and impactful applications,” Google said in a release. “This integration makes it easier than ever to leverage the power of Gemini Pro within the Google Cloud environment.”
The availability of Gemini Pro on Vertex AI comes as competition intensifies in the AI platform space. The integration allows Google Cloud to further solidify its position as a key provider of AI infrastructure and tools for businesses and developers. Pricing details for Gemini Pro on Vertex AI can be found on Google Cloud’s website.
