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Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’
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Google is discontinuing its Gemini feature called Gems, which allowed users to create custom AI assistants, and will convert these into 'skills' usable across AI tasks starting November 17, 2026. Users' existing Gems will be automatically migrated to skills without requiring action. The change reflects Google's ongoing adjustments in its AI app strategy amid competition from all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse.
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- Free Gemini users now on ‘Auto’ models as app adds thinking levels· 9to5Google (Gemini)
- Use Gemini for free? You’ll soon be limited to its weakest AI model· ZDNet
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- Google details Gems to skills migration, including free access· 9to5Google (Gemini)
- Gemini app starts rolling out big side panel simplification, settings redesign· 9to5Google (Gemini)
