Google details Gems to skills migration, including free access

Google is replacing Gemini Gems with skills, converting existing Gems before the November sunset date. Previously reserved for the paid Gemini Spark AI assistant, skills provide custom instructions summoned within prompts. Google confirmed that these skills will be available to both free and paid users, removing the previous paywall associated with the Spark agent. This migration ensures broader accessibility to customized chatbot functionality across the Gemini ecosystem for all user tiers, transitioning from a restricted model to free access.