Gemini Voice Assistant Sparks Concerns Over Driver Safety in Android Auto
Android users have been complaining about the switch to Gemini in Android Auto, citing increased distraction and irritation while driving.
The voice assistant was introduced as a replacement for Google Assistant, but its more conversational mode has caused issues for some drivers.
User L00k_Again posted on the r/GoogleAssistant subreddit that the shift to Gemini will lead to an increase in car accidents due to distraction and irritation.
While there's no concrete evidence to support this claim, many users have reported experiencing similar issues with Gemini.
David Buck from How To Geek also found using Gemini made driving feel less safe.