Share Your Custom Google Gemini AI Assistants, Called Gems
▼ Summary
– Google has introduced the ability to share custom Gemini Gems, which are AI assistants designed for specific tasks, with others as easily as sharing a file from Google Drive.
– This sharing feature was initially part of the Gemini Advanced paid subscription but is now available to all users, including those on Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise in over 150 countries.
– Sharing Gems makes them more accessible and helps prevent duplication of effort, such as coworkers building similar assistants with slight inconsistencies.
– Users can control permissions for their Gems, specifying who can view, use, or edit them through the Gem manager on the web app.
– Google suggests this feature is useful for collaborative projects like family vacation planning, meal preparation, or writing, building on the existing premade Gems like learning coaches and coding partners.
Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to share their custom Gemini AI assistants, known as Gems, with others just like sharing a document from Google Drive. This development makes personalized AI tools more widely available and encourages collaborative use across teams, families, and creative projects.
Initially launched as part of the Gemini Advanced paid subscription last year, Gems enable users to build tailored AI chatbots for various purposes. Google provided several ready-made examples, including a learning coach, brainstorming assistant, career guide, writing editor, and coding partner. Now, the ability to share these custom assistants means that even those who don’t use advanced customization can benefit from specialized AI support.
Sharing Gems can significantly improve efficiency and consistency in group settings. Instead of multiple people creating similar versions of an AI assistant, potentially with slight variations, teams can use a single, shared Gem. This is especially useful in professional environments where uniformity and accuracy matter. Google highlights practical applications like coordinating family vacations, planning meals, or collaborating on writing projects.
To share a Gem, users simply open the Gem manager in the web app and select the “Share” icon next to any created assistant. Permissions can be customized, allowing control over who can view, use, or edit each Gem, mirroring the familiar sharing options in Google Drive.
Originally available only to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise subscribers in over 150 countries, Gems became accessible to all users in March. The platform also supports file uploads, further expanding its utility for personalized and collaborative AI assistance.
(Source: TechCrunch)
