A Beginner’s Guide to Google Gemini Gems
Have you ever wished for an AI tool that can understand your tasks, company workflows, and brand guidelines like a human co-worker? Google has made this a reality with Gems, an exciting feature within the genAI chatbot, Gemini. Gems are designed to assist users in performing tasks and generating tailored content seamlessly within Google Workspace apps.
How Gems Extend Gemini
Gemini, like other genAI models, processes your input within Google Workspace apps like Docs or Sheets and generates results tailored to your needs. While Gemini is powerful, it lacks the ability to remember previous interactions, requiring repetitive instructions. This is where Gems shine by offering customized versions of Gemini focused on specific functions or areas of expertise.
Who Can Use Gems
All users with a Google Account can access Gems in the free Gemini web and mobile apps. For Google Workspace app integration, a Gemini license is required, which comes with a Workspace Business Standard or greater plan. Personal account users can opt for a Google AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription or join Workspace Labs for free access.
Using Premade Gems
Google Workspace includes several premade Gems that users can leverage immediately. These Gems cover a range of functions like brainstorming, career guidance, learning support, and editing. Users can seamlessly access these premade Gems within Workspace apps by selecting them from the Gemini sidebar or the Gemini web app.
Customizing Premade Gems
Users can also customize premade Gems to suit their specific requirements. By making a copy of a premade Gem in the Gemini web app, users can modify its name, instructions, knowledge references, and preview interactions. This customization allows users to tailor Gems to their unique workflows and preferences.
Using Your Customized Gem
Once a premade Gem is customized, users can seamlessly use it within the Gemini web or mobile app and Google Workspace applications. Customized Gems appear in the Gemini interface, allowing users to interact with them by typing prompts or requests. This personalized touch enhances efficiency and streamlines tasks.
Editing Your Customized Gem
Regularly reviewing and refining customized Gems is essential to ensure optimal performance. Users can edit their customized Gems within the Gemini web app by accessing the Gem manager and making necessary changes. Maintaining Gems’ instructions and knowledge references ensures they remain effective over time.
Build Your Own Gems (or Don’t)
After mastering the art of customizing premade Gems, users may feel confident enough to create their own Gems from scratch. By clicking the “New Gem” button in the Gem manager, users can embark on creating personalized Gems tailored to their unique needs. Alternatively, users can continue customizing prebuilt Gems to suit their requirements without the pressure of creating new ones.
By exploring the world of Gems within Google Gemini, users can enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and unlock the full potential of AI assistance in their daily tasks. Whether utilizing premade Gems, customizing existing ones, or venturing into creating new Gems, Google Gemini offers a versatile toolkit for optimizing work processes.