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What is Gemini?
Gemini is Google's family of AI models and the chatbot that uses them.
- Category Agents & tools
- Also called Google Gemini
- Updated 20 Oct 2026
Gemini, explained simply
Gemini is Google's AI. It is both a set of AI models and a chatbot you can talk to.
It matters because Google puts it into things many people already use, like search and email. Gemini can work with text, images and more.
For example, you can ask it to plan a trip, explain a photo or summarize a long document.
It can make mistakes, so check anything important.
On ITG Now, our daily AI news covers Gemini updates, and our AI models page compares Gemini with other models.
Related terms
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Questions people ask about Gemini
Is Gemini free?
There is a free option with limits, and paid plans exist. Check Google's site for current details.
Gemini vs ChatGPT: what is the difference?
They are rival AI chatbots from Google and OpenAI. Each has its own strengths.
Is Gemini open source?
Gemini itself is a closed model. Google has also released separate open models under other names.