Episode 37

Intern Catherine Komp Explores Google Gemini

In this in-depth video, Catherine Komp explores Google Gemini—Google’s flagship generative AI model—and what it offers to students, especially those in the Humanities. She walks through Gemini’s key features, from multimodal input capabilities to Deep Research, Code Assist, Gems, and its seamless integration into Google Workspace. Catherine compares Gemini with ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, explaining where each shines—and where they fall short. Finally, she highlights the unique ways Gemini can assist with coding, research, language learning, music theory, and digital humanities projects, while emphasizing the importance of ethical AI use and source verification. Whether you're new to Gemini or curious about its academic applications, this video offers clarity, comparison, and critical context.