Gemini 1.0 Ultra launches in Gemini Advanced
Google makes Gemini 1.0 Ultra available through Gemini Advanced, moving the largest Gemini 1.0 model from announcement to a consumer product.
What happened
Event details
Google launched Gemini Advanced on February 8, 2024, with access to Gemini 1.0 Ultra. Ultra was the largest Gemini 1.0 model for complex tasks, although Google did not disclose its parameter count. At launch, access was included in the Google One AI Premium subscription for $19.99 per month, with English availability in more than 150 countries and territories. The product gave general users their first direct access to Ultra 1.0 but did not release model weights; developer and cloud availability was addressed separately afterward.
Assessment
Why it matters
This release moved Ultra 1.0 from a previewed model into a consumer product, while its independent ecosystem impact remained narrower than that of the full Gemini 1.0 family launch.
Availability
Access notes
Access launched through the paid Gemini Advanced subscription in English across more than 150 countries and territories.