Google showcased Gemini’s focus on practical AI, but I still have mixed feelings

At Google I/O 2026, Google showcased Gemini features focused on everyday utility, from shopping help and interactive search to document support and task automation.

The demos included tools like Universal Cart, Generative UI, Docs Live, and Gemini-based health features, signaling a push to embed Gemini across Google products.

The article argues that while these practical AI tools are impressive, questions remain about accuracy, hallucinations, and whether users can trust AI to act reliably.

Overall, Google is betting on agent-style Gemini features becoming part of daily life, but skepticism about errors and misuse still tempers the excitement.