Google Expands Gemini AI with Free Personalization and Research Features

Google's Gemini now offers free access to personalized AI responses and advanced research capabilities, enhancing its utility and competitiveness.

Gemini's new personalization feature allows users to connect their Search history to tailor AI responses, with opt-in functionality and clear privacy controls.
Deep Research, previously exclusive to paid subscribers, is now free for all users, enabling detailed, multi-step research reports on a wide range of topics.
The personalization feature will expand to Google Photos and YouTube in the coming months, further integrating Gemini into users' workflows.
Google has upgraded Gemini's AI model to the experimental 2.0 Flash Thinking system, improving reasoning, analysis, and reporting across its features.
Gems, customizable AI tools for specific tasks or personas, are now available to all users, offering a flexible way to create specialized AI assistants.