What kind of model is gemini-2.0-flash-live?

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Hello developer,

When I was querying models, I found one named gemini-2.0-flash-live. Could you please tell me what the difference is between this model and gemini-2.0-flash?

Also, can gemini-2.0-flash-live be called using Python (e.g., via the google-generativeai library or a similar SDK)?

Thanks!

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The model gemini-2.0-flash-live is an experimental variant of the Gemini 2.0 Flash model, designed to support real-time, bidirectional interactions. It’s optimized for low-latency streaming, enabling live audio and video conversations via the Gemini Live API - based on the documentation.

Here is the documentation - Gemini models  |  Gemini API  |  Google AI for Developers

You can try it out through the Gemini Live API in Google AI Studio. Via python, you can interact with the Gemini Live API directly using WebSockets for real-time communication.