Google opens Gemini Skills to all free account users

Google is removing the Pro and Ultra paywalls for Gemini Skills, granting all free account users the ability to create custom assistants. These tools are accessible through slash commands. This expansion occurs as Google prepares to sunset Gems, though the company ensures that existing Gems will not be lost during the transition into Skills. This move democratizes access to personalized AI assistants for the entire user base regardless of their subscription status.