Google AI: Release Notes
Gemini app: Canvas, Deep Research and Personalization
Mar 20, 2025
Dave Citron, Senior Director of Product Management at Google and the driving force behind the Gemini app, dives into the latest innovations like Canvas for collaborative content creation. He reveals how Deep Research is enhanced with new Thinking Models and automated reasoning, making it smarter and more efficient. Personalization takes center stage, too, showcasing how user preferences shape responses while balancing privacy concerns. Citron’s insights promise a future of seamless interactions tailored to every user.
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Quick takeaways
- The Gemini Canvas feature allows users to create and collaborate on content effortlessly, resembling the ease of Google Docs editing.
- Enhanced Deep Research capabilities now utilize advanced thinking models to produce high-quality reports quickly, streamlining the research process significantly.
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Introduction of Gemini Canvas
Gemini Canvas is a new feature that allows users to create and collaborate on documents and web applications seamlessly. This interactive user interface enables users to customize content easily, making it feel similar to editing in Google Docs. Users can select specific paragraphs or sections, request feedback, and make direct edits without restructuring their entire project. The added capability to build and preview web apps, even for those with no coding experience, enhances the creative potential significantly.
