In a recent development, Google's highly-anticipated AI model, Gemini, originally slated for unveiling next week, might see its release date pushed to January 2024, as reported by sources cited in The Information. The delay reportedly stems from Gemini's challenges in handling non-English queries. Google CEO Sundar Pichai is said to have prioritized ensuring robust support for various languages, a critical factor in competing with OpenAI's GPT-4. Pichai emphasized Google's commitment to meeting or exceeding industry standards, acknowledging that Gemini has already achieved this in certain aspects.

Initially introduced at Google I/O in May 2023, Gemini represents Google's next-generation AI model. FGoogle I/Oueled by PaLM 2 and spearheaded by the Brain Team and DeepMind, Gemini boasts multimodal capabilities, enabling it to process diverse content types such as images and text. With memory and planning features, the AI model is poised to combine various AI models, offering a range of sizes and capabilities. Google plans to leverage Gemini internally across its products and make it available to developers and cloud customers. Pichai highlighted Gemini's efficiency, emphasizing its seamless integration with tools and APIs.

Anticipated to play a pivotal role in enhancing Google's existing AI-driven products, including Search, Google Assistant, and the popular chatbot Bard, Gemini holds the promise of advancing the capabilities of these services through its sophisticated and versatile architecture. While the delay underscores Google's commitment to delivering a robust and language-diverse AI model, the tech community eagerly awaits the official launch in January 2024.