Gemini App Introduces Proactive Assistance and New Voices

The Gemini app is now readying **Proactive Assistance**, a feature that provides personalized suggestions at the right time. This update is part of Google's goal to build a personal, proactive, and powerful assistant. The feature will allow users to choose apps, such as **Gmail** and **Calendar**, that Proactive Assistance can use for suggestions. Additionally, Proactive Assistance can use **what's on your screen** and **your notifications** to provide more accurate suggestions. The **Daily brief** proactive feed has been renamed and is presumably one of the first manifestations of Proactive Assistance. Meanwhile, Gemini's previous voice options, known as **Legacy voices**, are being phased out and replaced with new voices. For more information on Gemini and its features, visit the [[gemini|Gemini]] page. To learn more about **Google's AI initiatives**, check out the [[artificial-intelligence|AI]] page.

• The Gemini app is introducing Proactive Assistance, a feature that provides personalized suggestions at the right time
• The feature allows users to choose apps that Proactive Assistance can use for suggestions
• The update is part of Google's goal to build a personal, proactive, and powerful assistant
• The introduction of Proactive Assistance has significant implications for the future of AI and personal assistants
• Users should take the time to customize their settings and choose which apps they want to use for suggestions

The update to Gemini is a natural progression of Google's goal to build a personal, proactive, and powerful assistant. While Proactive Assistance has the potential to be a game-changer, it's unclear how well it will work in practice. The feature's ability to use what's on your screen and your notifications to provide suggestions is a significant improvement, but it's unclear how accurate these suggestions will be. For more information on the potential benefits and drawbacks of Proactive Assistance, visit the [[proactiveassistance|Proactive Assistance]] page.

The introduction of Proactive Assistance is a significant step forward for Gemini, providing users with more personalized and timely suggestions. This feature has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices, making it easier to stay organized and focused. With the ability to choose which apps Proactive Assistance can use for suggestions, users have more control over their experience. For example, users can choose to use **Gmail** and **Calendar** to receive suggestions about upcoming events or deadlines. To learn more about the benefits of Proactive Assistance, visit the [[proactiveassistance|Proactive Assistance]] page.

The introduction of Proactive Assistance raises concerns about privacy and data security. With the ability to access what's on your screen and your notifications, there is a risk that sensitive information could be compromised. Additionally, the phasing out of Legacy voices may be a disappointment to some users who have grown accustomed to the current voice options. For more information on the potential risks and concerns associated with Proactive Assistance, visit the [[privacy|Privacy]] page.

Originally reported by 9to5Google