Google AI Policy

Google is slowly but steadily pushing us towards accepting Gemini as the new possible replacement for Google Assistant. You can now make Gemini your default assistant while Google has been busy porting many of the familiar Assistant features to it such as creating reminders. However, the reminder setting option appears to have been a let-down for Gemini.

Tech expert Artem Russakovskii mentioned the problem on X/Twitter last week, stating that Gemini and Google Assistant stopped allowing users to create reminders without a time. There is a problem with reminders among Google’s AI assistants. It is no longer possible for users to create reminders without inputting a time as it was in the previous version.

Google Gemini reminders bug screenshot

Earlier, you could tell Google Assistant that you wanted to be reminded of something, and Google Tasks would add a new task with no need to specify the time or date. It was useful for the daily schedule checklist without the need to set reminders for each of them all the time. If you wanted, you could add a reminder time, but it wasn’t essential at all.

But today both Google Assistant and Gemini are required to set a particular time for saving the reminder. This was the case even when I specifically told Gemini to create a task without needing a reminder to do so.

It is possible to create tasks in Google Tasks without the date or time, but when using Google’s assistants to create the tasks, they will want to know the exact time to remind you. Hopefully, this is a one-time issue, and Gemini and Google Assistant will not follow this path with reminders in the future. It is still possible to create a reminder manually with no time; the problem is when using AI assistants.

By Yash Verma

Yash Verma is the main editor and researcher at AyuTechno, where he plays a pivotal role in maintaining the website and delivering cutting-edge insights into the ever-evolving landscape of technology. With a deep-seated passion for technological innovation, Yash adeptly navigates the intricacies of a wide array of AI tools, including ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL-E, GPT-4, and Meta AI, among others. His profound knowledge extends to understanding these technologies and their applications, making him a knowledgeable guide in the realm of AI advancements.As a dedicated learner and communicator, Yash is committed to elucidating the transformative impact of AI on our world. He provides valuable information on how individuals can securely engage with the rapidly changing technological environment and offers updates on the latest research and development in AI. Through his work, Yash aims to bridge the gap between complex technological advancements and practical understanding, ensuring that readers are well-informed and prepared for the future of AI.

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