>a casual user can't use [Gemini] unless they: 1. have a Google account, and 2. are logged in.

Is this a regional thing? I can use Google AI Mode without being logged in just fine. AI summaries for certain queries are also auto-generated when logged out for me.

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frankohn 13 hours ago | parent [-]

Well, I am not sure about that but to me the real thing is: https://gemini.google.com and for this you need to be logged in, at least in my country.

As for AI mode from google search I am not sure but I don't seem to have it, at least in my country, switzerland.

	▲	varenc 5 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Going to https://gemini.google.com works fine for me when not logged in. It might be doing some sort of reputation check on your browser/IP to decide whether it requires a login or not. edit: sure enough, while using Tor or a well known VPN IP, Gemini requires I login.
	▲	dieortin 6 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		AI mode is available in Switzerland: https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/16011537#:~:text...