Set labels for Generative AI requests in Vertex AI

This sample demonstrates how to set labels for Generative AI requests in Vertex AI.

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Python

Before trying this sample, follow the Python setup instructions in the Vertex AI quickstart using client libraries. For more information, see the Vertex AI Python API reference documentation.

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import vertexai

from vertexai.generative_models import GenerativeModel

# TODO(developer): Update and un-comment below line
# PROJECT_ID = "your-project-id"
vertexai.init(project=PROJECT_ID, location="us-central1")

model = GenerativeModel("gemini-2.0-flash-001")

prompt = "What is Generative AI?"
response = model.generate_content(
    prompt,
    # Example Labels
    labels={
        "team": "research",
        "component": "frontend",
        "environment": "production",
    },
)

print(response.text)
# Example response:
# Generative AI is a type of Artificial Intelligence focused on **creating new content** based on existing data.

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