Google Gemini to replace custom AI Gems feature with Skills starting November 17
Google is phasing out its custom AI assistant feature, "Gems," within the Gemini application. This change will see Gems replaced by a new system called "Skills." The transition is officially slated to begin on November 17, 2024, with numerous outlets reporting Google's communication to users regarding this update. Skills are described as an evolution of Gems, offering enhanced capabilities for customizing Gemini's behavior and functions. While most reports are pragmatic about the change, some outlets highlight that certain advanced "Skills" functionalities may initially be exclusive to Gemini Advanced (Pro) subscribers, potentially limiting access for free-tier users. This move is seen by some as aligning Google with broader industry trends towards more agent-ready AI prompt formats.
22 articles from 21 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
What do all outlets agree on?
21 outlets covered “Google Gemini to replace custom AI Gems feature with Skills starting November 17”. All of them report the following:
- Google Gemini is replacing "Gems" with "Skills"
- The transition begins on November 17, 2024
- Skills are an evolution or replacement for Gems
- Users will be migrated to the new system
Did outlets disagree about this?
Yes. Coverage of “Google Gemini to replace custom AI Gems feature with Skills starting November 17” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:
Certain advanced 'Skills' functionalities may be Pro-Only for now
The shift aligns Google with OpenAI and Anthropic in moving towards agent-ready prompt formats
Which outlets covered this?
All 22 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.