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Google will replace Gemini Gems with new 'skills' feature

Google has announced it will discontinue the Gemini app's 'Gems' feature, which allows users to create custom AI assistants, and replace it with a streamlined 'skills' system starting November 17, 2026. Existing user-created Gems will be automatically migrated to this new format, so users will not need to take action. Both Gems and skills enable custom instructions for the Gemini AI, but skills are designed for easier access within the app.

Why it mattersThis shift consolidates Google's AI assistant features, aiming for a more integrated and user-friendly experience. It signals continued evolution in how major tech companies deliver personalized AI capabilities as competition in the space intensifies.

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9to5GoogleGemini app replacing Gems with skills in November5:26 PM →TechCrunchGoogle is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’5:29 PM →

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