At its annual I/O developer conference, Google announced a suite of advanced AI tools and models, signaling a major leap in artificial intelligence capabilities. Key highlights include the introduction of Veo 3, an AI-powered video generator; Gemini 2.5, featuring enhanced reasoning abilities; and the expansion of AI Mode in Search to all U.S. users.
Veo 3: Advanced AI Video Generation
Developed by Google DeepMind, Veo 3 is the latest iteration of Google's AI video generation model. It enables users to create high-quality videos from text or image prompts, incorporating realistic motion, lip-syncing, ambient sounds, and dialogue. Veo 3 is accessible through the Gemini app for subscribers of the $249.99/month AI Ultra plan and is integrated with Google's Vortex AI platform for enterprise users.
Gemini 2.5: Enhanced Reasoning with Deep Think
The Gemini 2.5 model introduces "Deep Think," an advanced reasoning mode that allows the AI to consider multiple possibilities simultaneously, enhancing its performance on complex tasks. This capability has led to impressive scores on benchmarks like USAMO 2025 and LiveCodeBench. Deep Think is initially available in the Pro version of Gemini 2.5, with broader availability planned.
AI Mode in Search: Personalized and Agentic Features
Google's AI Mode in Search has been rolled out to all U.S. users, offering a more advanced search experience with features like Deep Search for comprehensive research reports, Live capabilities for real-time visual assistance, and personalization options that incorporate data from users' Google accounts. These enhancements aim to deliver more relevant and context-aware search results.