Google Opens 'Labs' Section for Experimental Features in Gemini AI Assistant

Google has announced a significant user experience update for its Gemini AI assistant. The company has gathered experimental features into a separate section called 'Labs' within Gemini's web interface, enabling users to more clearly view and manage these innovations. This move is considered part of Google's strategy to gradually introduce innovative AI products and services to users and refine them through feedback.

Experimental Features Segregated with Gemini Labs

Experimental features, which were previously integrated in a scattered manner across the Gemini interface, are now centralized under the 'Labs' section. This allows users to clearly see which features are in the testing phase and enable or disable them at any time. Google's approach aims to simplify the user experience and make beta processes more transparent. In line with the company's mission to improve users' lives through technology, the importance it places on user feedback in AI development is once again highlighted.

Per-Conversation Personalization Control

Another notable innovation of the update is that it allows users to control personalization settings separately for each conversation (chat). With this feature, users can flexibly adjust the level of personalization in the assistant's responses when interacting with Gemini across different topics or contexts. For example, it will be possible to disable personalization for formal research queries while enabling this setting for casual conversations.

Initial Rollout Limited to Web Interface

Google states that these new features are currently only available on Gemini's web version (gemini.google.com). No official announcement has been made regarding when mobile applications will be updated. This situation reflects Google's typical practice of initially rolling out new features on the web platform to gather user feedback and ensure stability before expanding to other platforms. The company is expected to monitor user adoption and feedback from web users before proceeding with mobile deployments.

The introduction of Gemini Labs represents a more structured approach to feature testing, allowing Google to maintain a cleaner primary interface while giving interested users early access to cutting-edge capabilities. This balance between innovation and usability is crucial as AI assistants become increasingly sophisticated and integrated into daily workflows.