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Google’s approach to solving both of those quandaries comes in the form ofGemini Gems.

Like ChatGPT’s custom GPTs, Gems are customizable AI companions tailored to certain tasks.

Cyber Brain

you might even make your own.

You don’t have to be detailed, either.

Then you just stash your Gem and start chatting.

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A Gem as an AI therapist can lend you a virtual ear without judgment or hefty hourly fees.

Help guide me through managing stress."

And the Gem didn’t just spit out generic self-help quotes.

Money

It mimicked active listening and asked questions so it could tailor its responses based on my mood and needs.

Meal planning

A common source of stress for most people is wondering what to eat for dinner.

I tried setting up a Gem with:“You’re a nutrition expert.

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Plan affordable, vegetarian-friendly meals.

The Gem curated a well-balanced plan for a whole week when asked.

Financial advice

One of the biggest stresses in everyone’s life is finances.

I applied the Gemini expansion to:“You’re a financial expert.

Help me create a realistic monthly budget and suggest smart ways to save.”

It pinpointed some areas to cut back and some hacks for streamlining payments to reduce costs.

Fitness coach

Getting into a fitness routine is hard and sticking to it is even harder.