Google is killing off Gemini's Gems in favor of 'skills'
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β’Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:29:50 +0000
π° What Happened
Google is shutting down a Gemini feature called Gems. Gems let users build custom AI helpers for set tasks. They will become skills starting on November 17, 2026.
Google says it will move users' Gems to the new format automatically. People will not have to do anything to make the change. The existing Gems stay usable until the switch.
π The Backstory
Gems launched in 2024. They saved users from repeating the same instructions each time. Google offered ready-made ones, like a learning coach, a coding partner and an editor.
Users could also build their own, such as a running coach or a vacation planner, and share them. All-in-one AI agents from rivals like Meta are now taking off. Critics say Google rebrands features too often.
π― Why It Matters
If you built custom AI helpers in Gemini, their form will change. This shows how quickly everyday AI tools are reshaped.
Google is shutting down a Gemini feature called Gems. Gems let users build custom AI helpers for set tasks. They will become skills starting on November 17, 2026.
Google says it will move users' Gems to the new format automatically. People will not have to do anything to make the change. The existing Gems stay usable until the switch.
Gems launched in 2024. They saved users from repeating the same instructions each time. Google offered ready-made ones, like a learning coach, a coding partner and an editor.
Users could also build their own, such as a running coach or a vacation planner, and share them. All-in-one AI agents from rivals like Meta are now taking off. Critics say Google rebrands features too often.
If you built custom AI helpers in Gemini, their form will change. This shows how quickly everyday AI tools are reshaped.