Google Introduces Gemini Gems: Customizable AI Chatbots for Enhanced Productivity

Gemini Gems, Google's custom GPTs, have finally arrived in the app

Google Gemini in NotebookLM is finally ready to turn your textbooks into interactive podcasts Key Takeaways Google Gemini now includes specialized AI models called Gems accessible in the app. While Gems provided are pre-built, custom Gems must be created on the Gemini website. Accessing Gems in the app requires a Gemini Advanced subscription, but some features like Gemini Live are free. This year, Gemini has been one of Google's biggest key focuses, with the feature expanding across services like Photos, Gmail, and even Keep notes. Unlike ChatGPT, however, one of the key differences between ChatGPT and Gemini has been Google's lack of custom AI models. Earlier this year, Google addressed this by introducing "Gems" at I/O 2024, and after rolling out Gems to the web app last month, Google is now bringing the ability to use them in the Gemini app. Related Google Gemini vs. Gemini Advanced: All the key differences explained What can Gemini Advanced do better and is it worth the price? For those unfamiliar, Gemini is Google's broad-spectrum AI chatbot capable of answering almost any question you might have. Gems, on the other hand, are specialized AI models within the Gemini ecosystem that are tailor-made for certain tasks. Now, according to AssembleDebug -- and we can confirm this -- these Gems are available directly in the Gemini and Google apps for Android, allowing users to access them without needing to go to the web on their computer. You can't create Gems on the Gemini app just yet Google provides several pre-built Gems within Gemini, within the Gemini app, including a learning coach for understanding new concepts, a brainstorming assistant for idea generation, a career guide, a writing editor, and even a coding partner. However, you can't create new Gems directly from the Gemini app yet. To create a custom Gem, you'll need to visit the Gemini website, set custom instructions there, and then you'll be able to access it on the app. Related Google is already delivering on the Apple Intelligence promise Android takes the lead with AI 6 It's great to see Google consistently roll out new features to the Gemini app on Android. The company recently made its Gemini Live feature -- which allows users to have hands-free conversations with the Gemini chatbot without needing to use the hotword -- available for free to all users, even those without a Gemini Advanced subscription. However, accessing Gems still requires a Gemini Advanced subscription. Or maybe you could ask a friend to gift a subscription.

Google's new Gemini feature lets you create your own AI chatbot -- here's how it works

Google's Gemini AI continues to evolve, and its latest feature -- Gems -- is a game-changer for personalized AI assistance. These custom chatbots, or Gems, are like specialized versions of Gemini, each with its own personality and purpose. While Gemini can help you create the perfect workout playlist, outsmart airline pricing, and even plan the perfect vacation, Gems take this customization a step further. Imagine having a dedicated AI assistant for learning French, another for vacation planning and one for household cleaning tips. Gems streamlines your interactions for specific tasks, making your AI experience more efficient and tailored to your needs. However, there is a catch: Gems are only available to Gemini Advanced, Business, or Enterprise users. If you're subscribed to one of these plans or planning too, you're in for a treat. Let's dive into how you can create and use Gemini Gems. By following these steps, you'll be a Gems pro in no time. In the meantime, why not learn how to use Gemini to summarize a YouTube video, discover how to use Gemini to create images from text, and check out how Google Gemini can start your smart assistant routines.

5 ways to start using Gems in your workflows, according to Google

Save yourself time by personalizing Gemini's custom AI assistant feature. Here's how. Custom AI assistants can help users customize AI chatbots for their specific needs without extensive coding or machine learning training skills. In May, Google unveiled its own version, Gems, and it's now available to all Gemini Advanced users. Also: Google's Gems are a gentle introduction to AI prompt engineering Gemini Advanced is offered as part of the Google One AI Premium Plan, which costs users $20 monthly. However, there is a one-month trial that users can participate in to try the plan and its perks, such as Gems, for free. Whether you are already a subscriber or just trying it out, you can benefit from learning to use Gems and incorporating them into your workflow. Because navigating any new feature can be daunting, Google's Gem product lead, Deven Tokuno, shared some tips on how to get started and make the most of the Gem experience, which we summed up below. Even though tailoring Gems might seem like the most valuable feature, starting with some premade Gems is a good way to get familiar with what Gems can do. Google already preloaded premade Gems into Gemini, which can be found on the left-hand panel of Gemini when subscribed to Gemini Advanced. Also: The best AI image generators of 2024 These premade Gems include a Brainstormer, Career guide, Coding partner, Learning coach, and Writing editor. You can use them to edit an essay, elaborate on ideas, fix code, and more. You can also use them as a soundboard for new custom Gems you'd like to create. "You can make a copy of some of the basic premade Gems, where you can rewrite or add to the pre-filled instructions," said Tuoko. For example, you can customize the Brainstormer Gem with new instructions to better suit the project you are working on. As mentioned in the intro, one of the biggest advantages of custom AI assistants is that they allow you to avoid repeatedly entering the same instructions. As a result, customizing a Gem is especially useful in scenarios where you will be inputting the prompt to get assistance with the same task. Also: Harvard study finds AI-generated research papers on Google Scholar "One of our team members has this great use case about how they tend to write in a lot of run-on sentences," said Tokuno. "So they created a Gem to help simplify their writing and break up long sentences." If you are stuck on how to customize your Gems to fit your task exactly, the next tip might come in handy. Creating or editing text is one of the best ways to use generative AI tools. Well, Google figured out how to leverage that capability to strengthen your Gem customization. Whether you're copying a premade Gem or creating one from scratch, you can click on the magic wand icon at the bottom of the text box to have Gemini rewrite and "expand" your instructions. Also: 6 ways to write better ChatGPT prompts - and get the results you want faster "Not only does it craft comprehensive instructions, but it also helps them learn how to write like a prompt engineer, showcasing what good instructions look like. It's a great way to get inspiration -- and if you don't like it, you can undo it or edit it," said Tokuno. This helps remove the guesswork from creating a custom assistant and teaches you best practices for prompting, which is a handy skill when using an AI chatbot. Your custom AI assistant can only help you as much as you instruct it. Therefore, the more specific you are, the more tailored and useful the assistant will be. Google provides an example of using Gemini to role-play a conversation. "Whether that's with a friend or a colleague, you might want to prep," said Tokuno. "And you can use a Gem to do a test run." In those scenarios, you want to be as specific as possible about who Gems is role-playing to make your conversation as effective as possible. Last but not least, Tuoko encourages users to think of Gems as their team, giving each a role that can help with every area of her life, professionally and personally. "Gems can be a tool that makes AI practical for each part of your life," said Tokuno. "I can even tell my Fridge forager Gem to act like a French sous chef to take it up a notch or my Reading buddy about my day to find a book that fits my mood."