Google Gemini Model Updates on Vertex AI - New Features & Deprecations
Action Required
Users must migrate from deprecated Gemini generation endpoints to the new models to avoid service disruption and maintain access to generative AI capabilities on Vertex AI.
AI Impact Summary
Google is releasing significant updates to its Gemini models on Vertex AI, including the generally available 2M context window, tuning capabilities, and multimodal input support via function calling. The release also includes updates to the Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models, along with deprecation notices for older Imagen and Veo generation endpoints, requiring migration by June 30, 2026. This represents a substantial investment in model capabilities and a shift towards more advanced AI applications.
Affected Systems
- Date
- 24 Sept 2024
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- high