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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Google takes on ChatGPT's Study Mode with new ‘Guided Learning' tool in Gemini
As the new school year approaches, Google announced on Wednesday that it's launching a new tool called Guided Learning within Gemini. The tool sort of functions like an AI tutor, as it's designed to help users build a deep understanding instead of just getting answers. The launch follows just over a week after OpenAI rolled out Study Mode for ChatGPT, which is also designed to go beyond simply obtaining answers to questions by actually helping users develop critical thinking skills. Both companies' launches come amid concerns that AI chatbots undermine the learning process because they spit out direct answers. The new tools from Google and OpenAI likely aim to address these concerns by positioning their chatbots as learning tools rather than simple answer engines. With Guided Learning, Gemini will break down problems step-by-step and adapt explanations to its users' needs. The feature responds using images, diagrams, videos, and interactive quizzes to help users build and test themselves on their knowledge, rather than simply giving them the answer. Google says the feature will help users uncover the 'why' and 'how' behind concepts. 'Whether you're preparing for an exam about enzymes, starting the first draft of a paper on the importance of bee populations in supporting our food systems, or exploring your passion for photography, Guided Learning is a collaborative thinking partner that helps you get it — each step of the way,' wrote Maureen Heymans, Google's VP of Learning and Sustainability, in a blog post. In addition to the new feature, Google announced that it's working to make Gemini as a whole better equipped to help users learn. Gemini will now automatically incorporate images, diagrams, and YouTube videos directly into responses to help users better understand complex topics. Plus, users can now also ask Gemini to create flashcards and study guides based on their quiz results or other class materials. Google also announced on Wednesday that it's offering students in the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil a free one-year subscription to Google's AI Pro plan. The plan includes expanded access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, NotebookLM, Veo 3, Deep Research, and more. Sign in to access your portfolio
Fast Company
6 days ago
- Fast Company
Exclusive: Google Gemini adds AI tutoring, heating up the fight for student users
BY Just in time for the new school year, Google has introduced a tool called Guided Learning within its Gemini chatbot. Unlike tools that offer instant answers, Guided Learning breaks down complex problems step-by-step to support deeper understanding. The new feature is part of the AI industry's broader response to growing concerns that chatbots like ChatGPT may undermine education by bypassing the learning process with quick answers. To learn more about Google's ambitions, strategy, and how its new Guided Learning tool works, Fast Company spoke with DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim and Dave Messer, a Google product executive. Google recognizes that while students may sometimes need to look up facts quickly—a strength of searchbots and chatbots—they also benefit from AI that helps them reason through more complex topics. 'Our vision is really to have an AI tutor for every student and a TA for every teacher,' says Dave Messer, a former teacher and now the product manager of Guided Learning. The tool mimics a human tutor by tailoring its approach to each student's learning style, Messer says. Similar to OpenAI's new Study mode in ChatGPT (announced last week), Guided Learning guides students through subjects using a conversational method. Instead of delivering answers outright, it leads users to insights through a series of thoughtful questions. These questions are designed to teach students the 'how' and 'why' behind a topic, encouraging learning throughout the exchange.
