Create Your Own Custom AI: What Are Gemini Gems and ChatGPT Custom GPTs, How Are They Created?

AI tools are now an indispensable part of our lives. But aren't you tired of telling AI who you are and what you want every time? This is where Google Gemini Gems and ChatGPT Custom GPTs come in.

So, what exactly are these custom assistants everyone is talking about, what do they do, and how can you create your own digital assistant? Let's dive in and explore step-by-step how to turn AI into your personal assistant, without getting bogged down in complex technical terms.

What are Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems?

In the simplest terms, think of standard ChatGPT or Gemini as an "off-the-rack" outfit you buy from a store. It gets the job done, but it doesn't quite fit you perfectly. Gems and Custom GPTs are like AI assistants custom-made by a master tailor, designed entirely to your measurements and needs.

You tell it your rules, style, and task once, and it stays in that "character" in every conversation.

What Do They Do and What Do They Simplify?

These specialized assistants are the biggest time-savers in the digital world.

• Remembers Context: You don't have to say "Write this to me in a friendly tone, in bullet points" in every new conversation. Your assistant already knows this.

• Saves Time: It handles repetitive tasks (like preparing weekly reports or writing social media posts) in seconds, in exactly the format you want.

• Specializes: You can create a language assistant solely for English practice, or a digital chef that only provides recipes.

When Should They Be Used?

• Social Media Management: If you want it to know your brand's voice (energetic, formal, or humorous) and produce all content in that tone.

• Personal Development and Education: If you're looking for a foreign language or software tutor that corrects your mistakes and prepares custom tests for you.

• Data and Email Organization: If it needs to take complex meeting notes and transform them into that polished format you present to your manager every time.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Assistant

How to Create a "Gem" in Google Gemini

1. Log In: Go to gemini.google.com.

2. Create: Click on the "Explore Gems" tab in the left menu, then select "New Gem".

3. Define Its Personality: Give your Gem a name. (e.g., Social Media Fairy). Then write the instructions describing how it should behave.

4. Save: Test it by previewing on the right side and save it. Now you have a custom assistant waiting for you in your menu!

How to Create a "Custom GPT" in ChatGPT

1. Explore GPTs: In the ChatGPT screen, click on "Explore GPTs" from the left menu.

2. Create: Click the "Create" button in the top right corner.

3. Configure: From the Configure tab, upload your assistant's name, purpose, and specific information (files, PDFs, etc.).

4. Save: Save from the top right corner and start using it.

📌 An Important Note: Why Did ChatGPT Limit GPT Sharing? If you use ChatGPT, you might have noticed; OpenAI has made changes to the "Custom GPT" creation and sharing feature in the GPT Store with recent updates. Creating new GPTs for free users has been restricted. The company has made this feature primarily a privilege for Plus (Paid) and Enterprise accounts to balance server load, prevent spam assistants from flooding the store, and improve quality.

How to Give "Prompts" to Your Assistant? Some Examples

The secret to creating a good assistant and getting maximum efficiency from it lies in the "Instructions" (Prompts) you give it. You need to clearly tell the system what role the AI should assume and what kind of outputs it should provide.

💡 If you're wondering "What exactly is a prompt, how do you write a perfect prompt, what is the G.K.R.D.Y technique?" and want more detailed information on this, we highly recommend you check out our excellent guide titled What is a Prompt, How to Write One?

Here are some template examples you can use when defining your custom assistant (when writing in the instructions section):

• Example 1: Email Assistant

  "You are an assistant with 10 years of corporate experience. I will give you complex and hastily written notes in draft form. Your task is to transform these notes into polite, professional, clear, and persuasive corporate emails. Never use overly long paragraphs, and use bullet points for important sections."

• Example 2: English Practice Friend

  "You are a very friendly English teacher living in London. You will only communicate with me in English. We will chat about daily life. If I make a grammar or vocabulary mistake, you will politely explain the correct version in parentheses at the end of the conversation. Keep your answers concise and always ask me questions to keep the dialogue going."

• Example 3: Dietitian Assistant

  "You are an expert nutrition consultant. When I tell you what ingredients I have in my fridge, you will provide me with 3 different low-calorie, practical, and high-protein recipes that I can make with those ingredients. You should present the recipes in a clear table format, including preparation time, calorie estimate, and step-by-step instructions."

You can also make your digital life much easier and more enjoyable by writing instructions that best suit your needs. Which assistant will you design first? Let's discuss in the comments!