Google's Gemini 3 Is Here: A Special Early Look

In a special episode of the Hard Fork podcast, hosts Kevin and Casey discuss the launch of Google's new AI model, Gemini 3, highlighting its improved capabilities in coding, reasoning, and interface generation. They note the AI industry's anticipation and potential competitive impact of Gemini 3, especially after Google's previous AI struggles. The model will be available to Gemini app users, AI mode in Google Search, and developers, with plans for broader integration into Google products. The hosts also interview Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, and Josh Woodward, VP of the Gemini team, about Gemini 3's advancements, its potential impact on the path to AGI, and safety considerations. The discussion covers Gemini 3's improved reliability, persona, and usefulness in coding, as well as its potential applications in education and various Google products.

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Introduction to Eric Kim's Cochicara Salmon Recipe

Gemini 3 Launch and Industry Expectations

Capabilities and Features of Gemini 3

Availability, Integration, and Educational Focus of Gemini 3

Interview with Google DeepMind Executives on Gemini 3's Capabilities

User Experience and Reliability Improvements in Gemini 3

Timeline for AGI and Gemini 3's Progress

Gemini 3's Personality and Desired User Relationship

Google's Position in the AI Race and Integration into Products

Gemini 3's Capabilities with Historical Documents and Integration into Search

Scaling Laws and Progress with Gemini 3

Benchmarks, User Satisfaction, and Safety Concerns

The AI Bubble and Alphabet's Position

Thanksgiving Example and Conclusion

Hard Fork Production Credits

Google's Gemini 3 Is Here: A Special Early Look

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00:00Introduction to Eric Kim's Cochicara Salmon Recipe

Introduction to Eric Kim's Cochicara Salmon Recipe

00:54Gemini 3 Launch and Industry Expectations

Gemini 3 Launch and Industry Expectations

02:34Capabilities and Features of Gemini 3

Capabilities and Features of Gemini 3

05:25Availability, Integration, and Educational Focus of Gemini 3

Availability, Integration, and Educational Focus of Gemini 3

07:39Interview with Google DeepMind Executives on Gemini 3's Capabilities

Interview with Google DeepMind Executives on Gemini 3's Capabilities

09:32User Experience and Reliability Improvements in Gemini 3

User Experience and Reliability Improvements in Gemini 3

11:45Timeline for AGI and Gemini 3's Progress

Timeline for AGI and Gemini 3's Progress

13:17Gemini 3's Personality and Desired User Relationship

Gemini 3's Personality and Desired User Relationship

14:45Google's Position in the AI Race and Integration into Products

Google's Position in the AI Race and Integration into Products

16:34Gemini 3's Capabilities with Historical Documents and Integration into Search

Gemini 3's Capabilities with Historical Documents and Integration into Search

18:40Scaling Laws and Progress with Gemini 3

Scaling Laws and Progress with Gemini 3

20:09Benchmarks, User Satisfaction, and Safety Concerns

Benchmarks, User Satisfaction, and Safety Concerns

22:23The AI Bubble and Alphabet's Position

The AI Bubble and Alphabet's Position

24:41Thanksgiving Example and Conclusion

Thanksgiving Example and Conclusion

26:19Hard Fork Production Credits

Hard Fork Production Credits