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Parallelize with asyncio/threads within quota\nExpected: Embeddings returned\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"c7471c0e-e0f4-4d1c-93c9-48407e0793a9","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Loop one content per request (with concurrency), or use batch embedding jobs for bulk.\n\nOption: Embed one content per call [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Google Gen AI SDK (python-genai) / embed_content on Vertex (Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform)\nSteps:\n1. for text in texts: client.models.embed_content(model=m, contents=text)\n2. 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