This is the first official declaration from Google that the Google Assistant is on its way out, but it’s not like we weren’t expecting it. Gemini is already the default experience on most mainstream Android devices,

Google Assistant’s replacement will, of course, be Gemini, Google’s entry in the generative AI race. Gemini itself will become the new assistant on Google mobile devices such as phones and tablets, while a “new experience powered by Gemini” is coming to smart speakers and displays.

We knew this would happen at some point, but I’m still not sure anyone (including Google) is ready – Google Assistant is going away this year with Gemini taking its place. Google made the announcement today,