Google's Gemini AI has continued to evolve since its initial launch, with the release of Gemini 2.5 Pro in May 2025 introducing improvements in reasoning, multimodal input handling, and overall task performance. In a surprising move, Google added this model to its list of free AI tools.
This most recent update places Gemini alongside other advanced models in the current AI landscape, including OpenAI's GPT-4o and Anthropic's Claude.
Integration of Gemini across Google's ecosystem has also expanded, with the AI now embedded in tools like Search including AI Mode, Gmail, Docs, and Android devices.
