Google Gemini rolls out major updates

Google is shifting Gemini from a simple chat interface to an agent-style ecosystem by giving users explicit control over reasoning depth and automation.

* The model thinking selectors allow users to optimize query speed versus reasoning quality, which is crucial for advanced reasoning and developer workflows.

* Integrating an automation studio directly into Gmail is a significant step toward practical, day-to-day AI agent orchestration.

* Custom AI avatars created from video selfies could democratize video generation but will likely raise security and identity verification questions.