Google Gemini
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| Developer(s) | Google AI Google DeepMind |
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| Initial release | March 21, 2023 (as Bard) February 8, 2024 (as Gemini) |
| Operating system | |
| Platform | Cloud computing platforms |
| Predecessor | Google Assistant |
| Available in | 46 languages 239 countries and regions |
| Type | |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | gemini |
Gemini (also known as Google Gemini and formerly known as Bard) is a generative artificial intelligence made by Google that was first made in March 2023 as Bard. In December 2023, it was rebranded to Gemini to compete with other artificial intelligence like ChatGPT.
Gemini was also released in beta on Google's Home Pods in early access on October 28, 2025, and had a wider beta roll-out in December 2025.
Criticism
Gemini has faced big criticism like other AIs throughout its existence and has had many controversies.
In images
Like other AI models that can create images, Gemini has been accused of stealing other people's art off the internet and plagiarizing it to make images.
In February 2024, Google had to temporarily disable image generation after Gemini started making inaccurate images of historical figures like making George Washington black.
On Google Home pods
After Gemini's early access and beta launch, many users complained that it can no longer do simple actions like "broadcasting" or "turning off or on the lights". They also said that they cannot switch Gemini off and return to the old assistant.
References
- 1 2 "Where you can use the Gemini web app". Google Inc. Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ↑ David, Emilia (July 20, 2023). "The AI wars might have an armistice deal sooner than expected". The Verge. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ↑ "Gemini is nonresponsive and far worse than google assistant". www.googlenestcommunity.com. 2025-12-31. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
