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Google replaces Assistant with Gemini, users report slower, less accurate responses

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Google is phasing out its Assistant on phones, replacing it with Gemini. Users are reporting that this transition is causing longer response times and increased misunderstandings, with some finding the new Gemini integration less effective than the previous Google Assistant. This change has led to user frustration over the perceived degradation of functionality. AI

IMPACT Degradation of user experience with AI assistants, potentially impacting adoption and trust.

RANK_REASON User-facing product change and user feedback on a widely used AI assistant.

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Google replaces Assistant with Gemini, users report slower, less accurate responses

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google has started killing Assistant on phones in favor of Gemini Bad news if you're still holding on to Google Assistant on your phone. https://www. androidaut

    Google has started killing Assistant on phones in favor of Gemini Bad news if you're still holding on to Google Assistant on your phone. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-no w-killing-assistant-gemini-3716545/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybe…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Open thread: Do Googlebooks solve a problem you actually have? Why buy a Googlebook over a Windows or macOS machine? Let us know! https://www. androidauthority.

    Open thread: Do Googlebooks solve a problem you actually have? Why buy a Googlebook over a Windows or macOS machine? Let us know! https://www. androidauthority.com/googleboo ks-problem-open-thread-3716583/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity #…

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Ughhhh. Google Assistant on my phone has just been forcibly downgraded to Gemini. Now every request takes twice as long and it misunderstands me more often. I a

    Ughhhh. Google Assistant on my phone has just been forcibly downgraded to Gemini. Now every request takes twice as long and it misunderstands me more often. I asked it to add milk to the shopping list and it told me "good luck with your interview." What the fuuuuuck? Assistant wa…

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