Google Gemini: Explained Like We’re 10-Year-Olds!

Oviya Balan
4 min readDec 9, 2023

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Hello there!

So Google Gemini has arrived! Google has launched a super cool AI pal. It can do all kinds of cool things with words, pictures, and even sounds!

While there are many articles out there now with complex theories and explanations, I wanted to simplify them and make them more accessible to people of all ages.

Let’s take a closer look at Google Gemini and how it differs from other AI alternatives available.

What is Google Gemini AI?

Imagine Google Gemini as a super-smart robot friend made by Google. It’s not just good at one thing; it’s like a mate who understands words, pictures, and even what people are saying. This makes it super useful for many things we do online. Especially if we are trying to understand someone’s emotions, trying to declutter the numerous comments, or even if we just want to understand an art piece.

Google Gemini AI

The Birth of Gemini

The big boss of Google, Sundar Pichai, introduced Gemini at a big tech event called Google I/O. He was so excited because Gemini was going to make Google’s gadgets and apps even cooler. Since then, the smart folks at Google have been working hard to make Gemini even more amazing.

Here’s a sneak peek into how Gemini will change the Pixel phone experience.

The Three Versions of Gemini

Gemini comes in three flavors: Nano, Pro, and Ultra. It’s like having a small, medium, and large size of your favorite ice cream!

Nano is for phones, Pro is like the everyday guy, and Ultra is for big computer jobs.

  • Nano: This one is like the mini friend that can do tricks on your phone without needing the internet all the time.
  • Pro: This is the friend that powers things like the Bard / ChatGPT chatbot. And it’s free, so everyone can use it!
  • Ultra: The big fellow is for serious jobs. It’s not out yet, but it’s going to be a big deal for really important stuff. Like super important, it could be like movie editing, medical analysis, and more.

Fun Tricks of Gemini

Gemini is not just a one-trick friend; it’s a buddy who can do fun things with words, pictures, and sounds.

  • Text Chat Buddy: Gemini can chat with you like a buddy. It can write emails, make computer codes, and even answer tricky questions.
  • Picture and Video Explorer: It’s like having a friend who can look at pictures and videos and tell you what’s happening in them. Very useful for visually impaired people.
  • Audio and Speech Pal: Gemini can understand what people are saying and turn it into words. This will be super useful for transcription, novel narrations, etc. Also, very useful for specially-abled individuals.

Gemini vs. Other Tech Buddies

Gemini is a direct competition for Open AI’s GPT-4 and Meta’s Llama 2.

Google wanted to show off how awesome Gemini is, so they made it race against another big tech buddy called GPT-4 by OpenAI. Gemini won in 30 out of 32 challenges in thinking and understanding stuff!

Google’s official blog announcement even had a comparison table of all the different ways Gemini outsmarted GPT-4.

Source: X @debarghya_das

In simple words, Gemini is faster and smarter.

The Fun Side of Gemini

Gemini is not just for serious things; it’s also great for making everyday life easier.

  • Healthcare Helper: Gemini can help doctors by looking at medical pictures and even writing down what the doctor and patient talk about.
  • Smart Study Buddy: If you’re in school, Gemini can help you learn new languages, give you cool feedback on your homework, and even create study materials just for you!
  • Business Buddy: For grown-ups doing business, Gemini can read and analyze lots of words and pictures to help with figuring out what people like and what they don’t. This is super useful for people dealing with customer feedback, market analysis, etc.

The Future of Gemini

Google is planning some big things for Gemini. Right now, we have Nano and Pro, but soon we’ll get Ultra — the big friend that can do even crazier things! Google is going to keep making Gemini better and better.

How to Hang Out with Gemini?

Meeting Gemini is easy. If you have a Google account, just go to the special website and log in. But wait, right now, Gemini only speaks English, but soon it will learn more languages!

What’s Next?

Google Gemini AI is like having an honest robot friend who can do all sorts of cool tricks with words, pictures, and sounds. It’s changing how we use technology and making things more awesome. As Google keeps making Gemini even more amazing, we’re in for a ride into a future full of tech wonders!

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Oviya Balan
Oviya Balan

Written by Oviya Balan

SaaS Marketer - Dumbing down complex brand and product marketing stories. PMM @ Nurturebox.ai Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oviyabalan.bsky.social

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