Gemini AI's Performance is Irrelevant, and Google Will Ruin It

This article argues that Gemini's technical performance is less important than Google's historical track record of mismanaging and abandoning products. The author contends that tech reviewers often overlook Google's product lifecycle, which typically involves introduction, adoption, thriving, maintenance, and eventual abandonment. They cite Google's speech-to-text service as an example of a once-foundational technology that has been degraded due to cost-cutting measures, negatively impacting users who rely on it. The author also mentions Google Stadia as another example of a failed Google product, suggesting a pattern of mismanagement that will likely affect Gemini's long-term success.