Gemini is the AI-powered assistant from Google, built right into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and more, with enterprise-grade security and privacy.
Gemini gives you direct access to Google AI. Get help with writing, planning, learning and more.
How Gemini works
The simple answer
When you enter a prompt into Gemini, it replies with a response using the information that it already knows or fetches from other sources, such as other Google services.
The technical answer
Gemini gives you access to large language models
- The language models learn by ‘reading’ trillions of words that help them pick up on patterns that make up language. This allows them to pick up on and reply to your questions using common language patterns
- They are always learning, which means that they also learn from your prompts, responses and feedback
- Gemini will make mistakes and might even say something offensive
Ways to use Gemini
Here are some prompt examples that you can try out:
- ‘Explain projectile motion using everyday examples’
- ‘Which came first: the chicken or the egg?’
- ‘Help me brainstorm a title for my short story’
Gemini isn’t human
It doesn’t have its own thoughts or feelings, even though it might sound like a human. Remember:
- Gemini can’t replace important people in your life, such as family, friends, teachers or doctors
- Gemini can’t do your work for you
- Gemini can’t make important life decisions for you
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