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The Decoder · WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026

Google Will Terminate Assistant in September 2026. Gemini Has Not Agreed to Its Terms Yet.

Assistant served for nine years. It will be replaced by a system that was itself replaced once before reaching full deployment. The transition timeline is firm. The capability gap is described in internal documents as 'a known known.' The form has been submitted. The form will not be processed.
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