Google's AI Studio, previously known as MakerSuite, is a web-based development tool integrating the Gemini AI models, including Gemini Pro and eventually Gemini Ultra. This service allows developers to effortlessly create prompts and Gemini-based chatbots, providing access to API keys and comprehensive IDE support for app development. AI Studio offers a generous free quota, facilitating rapid prototyping and potentially powering less-demanding applications in production. This update significantly enhances its capabilities, including support for text and imagery processing. AI Studio serves as an entry point into Google’s broader AI ecosystem, including Vertex AI, Google’s generative AI platform for developers. The tool emphasizes ease of use and creative freedom, aiming to be more than just a prompting tool and acting as a comprehensive developer and creativity platform.