Google Gemini has replaced Google Bard. Some have wondered ifGemini is another stepping stoneuntil a better, more powerful AI model comes around to take its place. It happened with Bard and Duet AI, and now it’s happening with Google Assistant. Despite some minor skepticism, many believe Google Gemini is a game changer for productivity ontop-end Chromebooksand mobile applications.

But what does Google Gemini do better than what the other AIs have previously accomplished? Here are some tips and tricks to help you understand Google’s most innovativeLLM (large language model).

two phones running google gemini app and gemini live on a laptop keyboard

When you download the Google Gemini app, itreplaces Google Assistanton your phone.

Understanding what Google Gemini is best at

Google Gemini distinguishes itself from early generative AI because it’s a multimodal model from the ground up. Instead of inputting text to converse with the AI, you’re able to send other output forms like images, audio, and video.

Before Gemini’s public release, Open AI launched a similar model with GPT-4 Vision. But GPT-4 Vision’s multimodel capabilities don’t work in the truest sense as Gemini’s does. For example, GPT-4V uses Whisper (another learning model) to deal with speed-to-text conversion. In contrast, Google Gemini was designed to handle these input types on its own.

youtube video with link embedded into google gemini prompt box

Currently, the version most have access to is Gemini Pro. Gemini Pro can beat GPT-3.5, but it is still beaten by GPT-4 (according to academic tests used to score LLMs). But the promise comes from Gemini Ultra (accessed by signing up for a Gemini Advanced subscription), which can overcome GPT-4.

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Ask Gemini for a YouTube video analysis

On default, Gemini summarizes the video for you and you can ask it questions about the video. Gemini is still learning, so don’t expect this feature to always work perfectly.

Converse with Gemini using images

Gemini is Google’s multimodel generative AI, capable of creating multiple types of outputs, including images. There is a limitation to Gemini when generating images. Itcan’t create images of people. Google paused this feature until it can roll out improvements to the AI’s ability to depict people in pictures. Gemini has shown a racial bias in reproducing images with people.

Despite that limitation, you can do quite a bit with Gemini’s built-in image generator and recognition tool. You can ask Gemini to create an image only using text or upload one of your own and ask it questions, like what pattern is the table cloth the food is sitting on? Here’s how this is done:

google gemini response to youtube video link prompt request

Next time you’re at a loss for words about what something is, upload an image to Google Gemini. Or, acquire ideas for an art project by asking Gemini to drum up some sample images.

Practice programming using Google Gemini

As part of Gemini’s LLM capabilities, getting Gemini to assist with coding was always a perk. You can use Gemini to check a line of code or ask it to produce one.

Gemini may only show snippets.

Create Google Sheets with Gemini

Need some help organizing information? Making Google Sheets can be a hassle, especially for sorting out simple tasks. This is where Gemini comes in. Give Gemini instructions and ask it to make a table.

Part of the benefits ofintegrating Gemini into Google Workspaceincludes creating project outlines and plans for you. Maybe a coworker sent you a raw sheet of data that’s difficult to parse. Ask Gemini for assistance to reformat the data.

uploaded picture of puppy to gemini google with a question above the uploaded picture

Ask Gemini for translation help

Google’s AI specializes in language translation. you’re able to ask Gemini to translate a saying or copy a document into another language. It also considers context and tone for improved translations (ones that sound more natural). Gemini seems to be more consistent with translation than other LLM-based AIs.

Using Gemini to add humor to any topic

You can have some fun using Google Gemini. You may need to digest complex information on a challenging topic, but the conventional methods don’t stick. Ask Google Gemini to turn a topic summary into a rap song (or poem).

The key to studying a dry topic is sometimes re-assembling the way it was presented. Don’t be afraid to get creative with it.

google gemini response to the question about the picture

Grow more with Gemini Advanced

If you enjoy your experience with Google Gemini and want more from the AI, consider upgrading to Gemini Advanced. Gemini Ultra (the version you receive with Gemini Advanced) helps you decode and create more advanced code while taking content creation to the next level (by analyzing trends and brainstorming ideas). It can also be a personal tutor instead of an AI specialized in homework help.

Everything about Gemini Ultra makes it more loaded in what it can do. You can try it by subscribing to a plan withGoogle One, which also offers its own perks. Otherwise, grab the mobile app below and start conversing with Gemini Pro.