Google is discontinuing the Gems feature in its Gemini assistant, which allowed users to create task-specific agents. According to the report, the company is replacing it with a capability called “skills.”
The change is framed against a broader shift toward all-in-one AI agents, with the report citing Meta’s Muse and Instinct as examples of such agents gaining momentum.
Why it matters
The move signals a change in how Google structures agent functionality within Gemini, moving away from separately built task-specific agents toward the newer skills approach.
Who should care
Users who have built or rely on Gems within Gemini, as well as those following the development of AI agent products, will want to track how skills replaces the existing feature.