Google has just taken the wraps off one of its biggest leaps in artificial intelligence with the launch of Deep Think, a powerful new feature in its Gemini app—now available exclusively for AI Ultra subscribers. This isn’t your average AI assistant: Deep Think brings a massive boost in problem-solving skills, promising to help everyone from mathematicians to app builders to creative professionals, and possibly even transform the way we tackle tough problems.
What Exactly is Deep Think?
Deep Think supercharges the Gemini architecture by letting the AI use “parallel thinking”—meaning it can generate and weigh multiple ideas at once, just like humans brainstorming solutions to a tough question. Instead of racing to a quick answer, it ponders different routes, polishes its thinking, and comes back with a richer, more thoughtful response.
The magic? Deep Think takes its time—it benefits from a longer “thinking time” than other AIs, allowing it to consider a bigger pool of ideas before deciding on the best solution. Google’s also blended in new reinforcement learning tricks, teaching Deep Think to get better at multi-step reasoning, the more it works.
Real-World Tests & Impressive Benchmark Scores
Deep Think isn’t just talk—it’s crushing some of AI’s toughest tests:
- Coding: It shines on LiveCodeBench V6, an advanced test for programming prowess.
- Expert Exams: It is “Humanity’s Last Exam,” which judges deep knowledge in science, math, and beyond.
What can you actually do with it? Let your imagination run wild:
- Step-by-step design and development (think: upgrading your website’s look and speed, one improvement at a time)
- Scientific and mathematical breakthroughs (testing new ideas, sifting through tricky academic papers, forming—even proving—new theories)
- Cracking coding challenges, perfecting algorithms, and optimizing for speed or accuracy—all with Deep Think’s knack for strategic thinking.
Benchmark results? Gemini 2.5 with Deep Think leaves rivals in the dust—it outperforms OpenAI’s models and Grok in reasoning, code generation, and tough math tasks, even scoring near the top at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad.
Safety First—With a Human Touch
Google isn’t cutting corners on safety, either. The company says Deep Think significantly improves on Gemini 2.5 Pro’s content safety and objectivity, and it has built-in checks to monitor for inappropriate or biased content—even if that sometimes means it’ll be extra cautious by refusing some harmless prompts.
Google’s team explains, “We look forward to hearing how it could enhance their research and inquiry, and we’ll use their feedback as we continue to improve this offering.” Safety evaluations and extra precautions are ongoing, especially as Deep Think gets even smarter.
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How Can You Use Deep Think?
- Gemini App Access: If you’re an AI Ultra subscriber, you can turn on Deep Think right now—just tap 2.5 Pro from the Gemini model menu and flip the “Deep Think” switch.
- Works with Tools: It’s built to support extra-long answers, Google Search, and code execution right inside the app.
- Broader Rollout Soon: Within weeks, Google plans to offer Deep Think through the Gemini API to trusted developers and researchers, broadening its reach beyond just the most technical users.
The Big Picture: A Peek into Tomorrow’s AI
Here’s what makes Deep Think stand out: it’s an “AI collaborator” that reflects, explores, and drafts ideas in parallel—more like a thinking partner, rather than a speedy chatbot. That means better help for anyone in fields where long-term strategy, creative iteration, or scientific discovery matter most.
At the moment, Deep Think is best suited for researchers, seasoned coders, and those tackling complex projects. It’s not built for everyday quick answers—yet. Users get a set number of prompts each day, and you’ll need to turn it on yourself in the model options.
But Google’s move points to a new future for AI: one where your digital assistant doesn’t just fetch answers, but actually helps you think things through, side by side. For anyone who’s dreamed of having a “genius lab partner” in their pocket, Deep Think is the closest thing yet. And if Google’s track record is anything to go by, there’s much, much more to come.
