Struggling to find practical uses for Google's Gemini AI
By
Ben Schoon
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article reflects on Google's practical focus for Gemini and AI showcased at I/O 2026, with the author expressing difficulty in finding genuinely useful applications for the technology. It explores the gap between AI's potential and its real-world utility, questioning what users are actually doing with Gemini in their daily lives. The piece is a contemplative newsletter column that examines the current state of AI integration and whether it's truly solving meaningful problems.
Key quotes
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Over the past couple of years, AI has been a part of daily life.
So, what are you doing with Gemini?
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