Google Gemini Launches Student Hub With Flashcards, Quizzes, and Deep Research

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Google is introducing a dedicated student hub within its Gemini AI assistant ahead of the back-to-school season. The hub serves as a centralized space where students can collect research, create flashcards, take practice quizzes, and manage study notes. Study notebooks are also being upgraded to support graphs and images, and Gemini can automatically add test dates and deadlines to Google Calendar from a syllabus. Additionally, Google is integrating Deep Research into Gemini Live, allowing users to generate detailed research reports and discuss findings conversationally. Users can close the chat or lock their screen while a report is being generated, with Gemini notifying them upon completion.

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