Google has firmly reestablished itself in the AI race. Following the release of its impressive Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental model, which features native image generation capabilities, the company has now made its Deep Research agent available to all users for free. For those unfamiliar, Deep Research scours the web, analyzes information, and produces detailed reports in a matter of minutes. This functionality is similar to ChatGPT’s Deep Research agent, marking another significant step in Google’s AI advancements.
The most exciting aspect is that Gemini’s Deep Research agent is now enhanced by the new Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental mode. This upgraded reasoning model from Google excels at planning, searching, reasoning, analyzing, and generating insightful reports. It’s worth noting that while Google has made this feature free for all users, access is limited to “a few times a month.” Gemini Advanced subscribers, however, enjoy expanded access to this powerful tool.
Additionally, the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model now supports file uploads, a feature available to free users as well. For Gemini Advanced subscribers, the benefits are even greater, with access to a massive 1 million context window ideal for analyzing extensive coding repositories or large datasets. This move further solidifies Google’s commitment to making advanced AI tools more accessible while offering premium features for power users.
In another exciting update, Gemini Gems, which allows users to create custom Gemini chatbots, is now available to free users as well. Similar to ChatGPT’s custom GPTs, this feature enables you to build a personalized AI chatbot tailored to your specific needs. You can set custom instructions and even upload local files to enhance its functionality.
Additionally, Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Personalization’, powered by the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model. When enabled, Gemini can connect to your Google apps and services to deliver highly personalized responses. Currently, it leverages your Google search history to understand your preferences and tailor its answers accordingly. This feature is also accessible to free users.
To further enhance personalization, Google is rolling out deep app integrations for Gemini. You can now connect services like Calendar, Notes, Tasks, and Google Photos to Gemini. With the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, you’ll be able to perform a wide range of actions directly through Gemini on your Android smartphone, making it a more versatile and integrated AI assistant. These updates underscore Google’s efforts to make Gemini a more personalized and powerful tool for all users.
