Google I/O, the corporate’s annual developer occasion the place it unveils its newest and best options, is just a few weeks away. Google is providing a glimpse of I/O bulletins with its newest AI mannequin launch.
Gemini 2.5 Professional Preview (I/O version)
On Tuesday, Google launched early entry to Gemini 2.5 Professional Preview (I/O version), a model of Gemini 2.5 Professional that has considerably improved coding capabilities — particularly when constructing interactive internet apps, in response to the discharge. The replace can be meant to make the mannequin higher at different coding duties, comparable to code transformation, code modifying, and creating agentic workflows.
The mannequin replace was scheduled to debut at Google I/O, however Google launched it early in response to optimistic suggestions so customers might begin constructing as quickly as potential.
The updates place Gemini 2.5 Professional on the high of the WebDev Area Leaderboard, with an Elo rating 147 factors increased than its predecessor. It additionally scored 84.8% on the VideoMME benchmark.
Obtainable in Gemini app
The up to date model of Gemini 2.5 Professional is offered within the Gemini API for builders through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Customers in most of the people can even entry the up to date mannequin within the Gemini app, the place it powers options like Canvas.
Google I/O will happen on Could 20 to Could 21 on the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The keynote occasion, which can characteristic the majority of the information relating to Google’s newest {hardware} and software program, will happen on Day One at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.
Builders can register for the occasion’s digital expertise on the Google I/O touchdown web page now free of charge. Everyone seems to be invited to tune into the dwell stream for gratis. ZDNET may even cowl the occasion on the bottom with updates posted to the positioning because the information occurs.
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