Google will replace Gemini's custom AI assistants, called 'Gems,' with a new feature called 'skills' on November 17, 2026.Gemini1 updateGoogle will replace Gemini's custom AI assistants, called 'Gems,' with a new feature called 'skills' on November 17, 2026.TechCrunch ↗Expanded summary · GeminiGoogle will replace Gemini's custom AI assistants, called 'Gems,' with a new feature called 'skills' on November 17, 2026.×Google is discontinuing the Gemini feature known as 'Gems,' which allowed users to build personalized AI helpers for specific tasks.Starting November 17, 2026, they will be replaced by a new system called 'skills.' Users are being notified of the change inside the Gemini app.Original reportingGoogle is killing off Gemini's Gems in favor of 'skills' TechCrunchRead original ↗Close
Google will replace Gemini's custom AI assistants, called 'Gems,' with a new feature called 'skills' on November 17, 2026.TechCrunch ↗Expanded summary · GeminiGoogle will replace Gemini's custom AI assistants, called 'Gems,' with a new feature called 'skills' on November 17, 2026.×Google is discontinuing the Gemini feature known as 'Gems,' which allowed users to build personalized AI helpers for specific tasks.Starting November 17, 2026, they will be replaced by a new system called 'skills.' Users are being notified of the change inside the Gemini app.Original reportingGoogle is killing off Gemini's Gems in favor of 'skills' TechCrunchRead original ↗Close