From Engadget · Erin Carson · · 1m 50s
Google Gemini Spark automates your to-do list
Google's AI assistant Spark can handle routine tasks in the background, but requires caution with sensitive information.
In brief
Google's AI assistant Spark can handle routine tasks in the background, but requires caution with sensitive information. Google Gemini Spark, an AI assistant announced in May at Google's I/O developer conference, automates background tasks for subscribers but demands careful monitoring to prevent mistakes and protect…
Google's background task assistant
Gemini Spark is an agentic personal assistant announced in May at Google's annual I/O developer conference. It can run tasks in the background, taking proactive action while adhering to your instructions.
What Spark can do for you
Spark can turn your last fifty email responses into a style guide covering how you answer emails, or set up a tracker for internships.It integrates into Google Workspace apps like Docs, Calendar, Slides and Gmail.
Who can access Spark
You need to be a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriber to access Gemini Spark.Certain business subscribers might also have access.You cannot be located in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, the UK or Nigeria.
Google warns about AI mistakes
Google cautions that AI can still make mistakes, so keep an eye on whatever tasks you have set up. Do not put sensitive information like login or payment information into the task thread.
How to create a task
Select Menu, then Spark. Type your task into the textbox. You can upload a relevant file from your Drive or Notebook if needed. Then tap or click Submit to start the task.
Monitor your tasks
Go to Menu, then Spark, then Tasks to see the thread associated with your task. You can view the work panel showing completed, current and planned steps by tapping the progress chip at the top.
Skills replace Gems for instructions
At the end of September, Google said it would replace Gemini Gems with skills as the method for dictating instructions for tasks.
The headline
Google Gemini Spark, an AI assistant announced in May at Google's I/O developer conference, automates background tasks for subscribers but demands careful monitoring to prevent mistakes and protect sensitive data.
