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PathologyGemini for pathology
Google DeepMind's natively multimodal model family, deeply integrated into Workspace, with a very large context window.
Gemini is strong in native multimodality: text, image, audio, video and a very large context window; that suits digitising and managing tissue slides in an image management system (scanners, IMS, archive).
- GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
- GDPR: Strong
- QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
- 1527Elo, independent
- Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
- 8,6
- Entry price
- $0
What Gemini does in pathology
- Digitising and managing tissue slides in an image management system (scanners, LIMS, archive)
- Detecting and grading cancer on H&E slides (e.g. Gleason score, mitotic counting, tumour size)
- Counting and quantifying biomarkers in IHC stains (HER2, ER/PR, Ki-67, PD-L1)
- Monitoring slide quality, prioritising cases and providing a second read as quality control
- Natively multimodal: text, image, audio, video
- Very large context window
- Deep Google Workspace integration
- Enterprise options via Vertex AI
Gemini has a strong published GDPR profile and, with the right business settings, is well usable in pathology.
Confidentiality and GDPR
GDPR: StrongYou process special category personal data (health) and sometimes data for genetic research. Software for diagnostic use is an in vitro diagnostic medical device: check whether the algorithm is CE-marked under the IVDR for your exact application and tissue type. Many apps are 'research use only'. Choose providers with ISO 27001 and ISO 13485, a data processing agreement and clear data location (EU hosting or on-premise). Also ask whether your slides are used to train models. Under the EU AI Act, medical AI falling under the IVDR is classed as high-risk. Validate every algorithm locally on your own scanner and stains before using it in routine practice.
Via Vertex AI, processing can be pinned to EU regions (including the Netherlands). Enterprise data is not used for training; the free consumer app offers fewer guarantees (though stricter policies apply for the EU/EEA).
Prices
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Questions about Gemini for pathology
- Is Gemini suitable for pathology?
- Yes. Gemini is strong in native multimodality: text, image, audio, video and a very large context window, which fits well with pathology. Always assess the specific task and keep a professional in the loop.
- May I put confidential data into Gemini?
- You process special category personal data (health) and sometimes data for genetic research. Software for diagnostic use is an in vitro diagnostic medical device: check whether the algorithm carries an IVDR CE mark for your exact application and tissue type. Many apps are only labelled 'research use only'. Choose providers with ISO 27001 and ISO 13485 certification, a data processing agreement and clear data location (EU hosting or on-premise). Also ask whether your slides are used to train models. Under the EU AI Act, medical AI that falls under the IVDR is classed as high risk. Validate every algorithm locally on your own scanner and staining before using it in routine practice. Via Vertex AI, processing can be pinned to EU regions (including the Netherlands). Enterprise data is not used for training; the free consumer app offers fewer guarantees (although stricter policies apply to EU/EEA users).
- How much does Gemini cost?
- There is Free ($0), Google AI Plus (€4.99 / month), AI Pro (€21.99 / month), AI Ultra (from €99.99 / month), Workspace / API (per seat / per token). Check current prices on the official site.
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