May 20, 2025:
Google Unveils Deep Think for Enhanced Gemini AI - At Google I/O 2025, Google unveiled Deep Think, an advanced reasoning mode for its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, boosting its performance on benchmarks such as LiveCodeBench and MMMU. While specifics are limited, Deep Think may employ techniques akin to those of OpenAI. Initially, trusted testers access it through the Gemini API, with broader release awaiting safety assessments.
Furthermore, the budget-friendly Gemini 2.5 Flash model has been updated to enhance coding and reasoning capabilities. Additionally, Gemini Diffusion, which promises quicker outputs, is currently available to select testers. These updates aim to advance the functionality and efficiency of Google's AI offerings.