Google Gemini is expanding its capabilities with a major new update: the ability to share your custom AI assistants, known as Gems, with others. Announced on Thursday, this new feature brings a collaborative edge to Gemini, making it easier for users to distribute their personalized AI tools with friends, family, or colleagues.
Gems were first introduced last year as part of the Gemini Advanced subscription, giving users the option to build custom AI assistants tailored to specific tasks. These could be designed for anything from learning support and creative brainstorming to editing, career guidance, or coding assistance. At launch, Google even provided a set of premade Gems to help users get started including a learning coach, a writing editor, and a coding partner.
Now, the company is taking things further by allowing users to share their Gems just like they would share a file on Google Drive. This means that instead of creating multiple similar Gems within a team or household, users can simply send each other their existing custom assistants. This approach can help maintain consistency and reduce duplication, especially in workplace settings where multiple people might be working on similar tasks.
“Not everyone wants to build their own custom assistant from scratch,” Google noted in its announcement. “Sharing makes it easier for teams and families to use the same Gem and get consistent results.”
The sharing feature works through the Gem Manager on the Gemini web app. Users can open the manager, click the “Share” icon next to any Gem they’ve created, and then select who can view or edit it. Similar to Google Drive’s sharing permissions, creators can allow others to either just use the Gem or collaborate by editing it. This makes it easier to maintain control while still enabling collaboration.
Beyond the workplace, Google sees Gem sharing as a tool for everyday personal use. People planning a vacation together could share a travel assistant Gem, families could share a meal planning Gem, and writers could collaborate on creative projects using a shared writing assistant. The flexibility of this feature makes it accessible to both casual users and professionals looking for more efficient collaboration.
Initially, Gems were limited to subscribers of Gemini Advanced, Gemini Business, and Gemini Enterprise, and were available in over 150 countries. However, earlier this year, Google made Gems available to all users, expanding their accessibility and adding support for file uploads to enhance customization.
Now, with the launch of Gem sharing, Google is positioning Gemini as a more collaborative AI platform, where users don’t just build their own assistants but can also share and improve them together. This move could make custom AI more approachable for everyday users, while also boosting productivity for teams and organizations that rely on Gemini in their workflows.
As the rollout continues, Gem sharing could reshape how people use AI in their personal and professional lives turning individual creations into shared resources that can grow and improve with collective input.
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