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Google tests hidden Gemini Live AI models with varied capabilities

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Google appears to be testing at least seven new AI models for its Gemini Live voice assistant, as revealed by code within the Google app. These models, some with codenames like "Capybara" and "Nitrogen," offer varied capabilities, including location awareness for weather data. While currently hidden behind a server-side flag and likely an internal testing tool, the infrastructure suggests Google could enable users to select different models for Gemini Live in the future, potentially offering trade-offs between response speed and thoughtfulness. AI

IMPACT Suggests potential for more customizable and capable voice AI experiences in consumer products.

RANK_REASON Code analysis reveals unreleased, internal testing features for an existing product.

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Google tests hidden Gemini Live AI models with varied capabilities

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Monckton, Senior Contributor ·

    7 Hidden Gemini Live AI Models Revealed Ahead Of Google I/O 2026

    I found 7 hidden AI models in the Google App for Gemini Live and tested them. The models behave differently. This is what I found ahead of Google I/O 2026

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Monckton, Senior Contributor ·

    7 Hidden Gemini Live AI Models Revealed Ahead Of Google I/O 2026

    I found 7 hidden AI models in the Google App for Gemini Live and tested them. The models behave differently. This is what I found ahead of Google I/O 2026

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Monckton, Senior Contributor ·

    7 Hidden Gemini Live AI Models Revealed Ahead Of Google I/O 2026

    A teardown of Google App v17.18.22 reveals a hidden model selector for Gemini Live with seven AI models, including new "Thinking" and personalization models.

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