Google is stepping up its AI game with the latest update to its Gemini AI, introducing “Scheduled Actions” and a new swipe gesture for Live interactions. This move brings Gemini closer to parity with competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which introduced similar scheduling capabilities earlier this year.
Scheduled Actions, announced at Google’s I/O event, enable users to automate tasks within Gemini. Much like ChatGPT’s feature that allows automated prompts to run at specified times, Gemini now lets users schedule recurring or one-time actions. This means you can instruct Gemini to perform routine tasks proactively, freeing you from manual repetition.
With Scheduled Actions, Gemini users can set the AI to complete specific tasks at designated times or modify prompts for ongoing, repetitive tasks. For instance, you might ask Gemini to provide personalized updates on your calendar, fetch the latest unread emails, or even deliver real-time updates on your favorite sports teams without needing to prompt it manually each time.
This enhancement significantly improves Gemini’s utility for everyday users, turning it from a reactive chatbot into a proactive assistant that anticipates and handles routine tasks on your behalf. The ability to manage and customize recurring actions could streamline workflows, save time, and increase productivity, especially for busy professionals managing multiple schedules and information sources.
In addition to Scheduled Actions, Google also introduced a new swipe gesture feature for Live interactions in Gemini. Although details are still emerging, this gesture likely aims to enhance the user experience by making navigation and interaction with live content more intuitive and fluid.
Google has been an early player in AI but has faced stiff competition from startups like OpenAI, which have rapidly expanded AI capabilities. With these new features, Google is making strides to catch up and deliver a more competitive and user-friendly AI experience.
Overall, Gemini’s new Scheduled Actions and enhanced gestures signal Google’s commitment to evolving its AI tools, helping users automate tasks and interact more naturally, inching closer to the convenience that AI assistants promise.
