Google Vertex AI Updates: Colab Enterprise Scripts, Gemini 2.5 Computer Use Preview, and Model Garden Updates
Action Required
Developers need to migrate to the new Gemini 2.5 computer-use preview model and update their Colab Enterprise configurations to take advantage of the new post-startup script preview.
AI Impact Summary
On October 7, 2025, Google announced several updates to its Vertex AI platform, including a post-startup script preview for Colab Enterprise, the availability of the Gemini 2.5 computer-use preview model, and updates to the Qwen models available in the Model Garden. These updates represent new capabilities for developers to automate tasks and interact with web applications, alongside ongoing improvements to existing models and infrastructure. This signals continued investment in Vertex AI's generative AI offerings and expands developer options.
Affected Systems
- Date
- 7 Oct 2025
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- high