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Computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash
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Gemini 3.5 Flash now includes built-in computer use capabilities, enhancing performance for agentic computer use tasks. This integration allows developers to utilize computer use functionalities directly within the main Gemini Flash model, improving upon the standalone Gemini 2.5 model.
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- Praise: Using Gemini for daily tasks has been efficient for some users, indicating its practicality in real-world applications despite some limitations.
- Praise: The potential for AI to circumvent traditional IT barriers is promising, allowing non-technical users to enhance their productivity.
- Praise: The discussion around Gemini's performance relative to competitors highlights a competitive landscape that drives innovation in AI models.
- Concern: Gemini's refusal to perform simple tasks, like extracting data from a PDF, raises concerns about its reliability and user experience.
- Concern: Many users feel that the guardrails on Gemini are overly restrictive, limiting its utility and evoking memories of earlier, less capable AI models.
- Concern: The lack of support for MCP in the Gemini app is seen as a significant drawback, hindering its appeal and functionality in various use cases.