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My first question: "How do I get an API key to use gemini ultra 1.0?"

Response was that you have to request access, either through 1) your account representative, or 2) "Apply through Google: If you don't have an account representative, you may be able to apply for access through Google's channels (a specific form or process might be available)"

I don't have an account representative, of course (who does?!)

But the really interesting thing is that there was an additional annotation added to option 2, about the other channels, that said "Google Search didn’t find relevant content. Consider researching further to assess the statement." which sounds about right.

So, the model itself seems OK, if Google can figure out how to get out of its own way.