Gemini adds Guided Learning mode with step-by-step help, flashcards and more to take on ChatGPT
And when you're dealing with something complicated, like the water cycle, cell biology, or climate change, Gemini will try to make it easier to understand using visuals. That means diagrams, images, and even relevant YouTube videos will show up to help explain things more clearly.This update is rolling out just in time for the new school year in many countries, and it also seems to be Google's way of competing more directly with ChatGPT, especially in the education space. AI tools like these are becoming popular for homework help, test prep, and learning new skills, and Google clearly wants Gemini to be seen as more than just a chatbot.To go with the launch, Google is also bringing back its free one-year access to Gemini Advanced for students in a few countries, including the US, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. If you're a university student with a .edu email address, you'll get access to extra tools like Gemini 2.5, NotebookLM for organising study material, and even Veo, which turns text into short videos. There's also Jules, a coding assistant who helps with programming tasks.- Ends
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