Recently, Google announced an exciting new educational initiative: a free SAT practice test service powered by its advanced AI large model Gemini. Through this service, students can more easily prepare for this important standardized test, thus reducing the pressure of preparation and improving the efficiency of study.

By simply entering a simple prompt in Gemini, such as "I want to take a practice SAT test," students can receive a free set of SAT practice questions. After completion, Gemini will analyze their answers, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and provide detailed explanations for incorrect questions, helping students review in a targeted manner.

To ensure the quality of the questions and the authentic testing experience, Google has collaborated with well-known educational institutions such as The Princeton Review to rigorously review the content of the questions. This means that the questions students practice in the simulation tests will closely resemble the types and difficulty levels of the real SAT. The launch of this service undoubtedly provides a cost-effective and accessible personalized study tool for students who have difficulty accessing one-on-one tutoring.

However, this new service has also sparked widespread discussions about the role of AI in education. Some teachers are concerned that students may become overly dependent on Gemini or other AI tools to complete homework and practice, which could affect their ability to think independently and solve problems. Research shows that over-reliance on AI may weaken students' critical thinking skills, and in the long run, could negatively impact their ability to handle complex tasks.

At the same time, the availability of free and personalized AI test preparation services also poses challenges to traditional SAT private tutors and offline tutoring institutions. These institutions have long relied on one-on-one guidance and customized solutions to charge premium fees, and Google's free alternative is sure to impact the income and job stability of these professionals.

The launch of this SAT practice test feature marks another important step for Google in introducing Gemini into the education sector. Recently, Google also introduced a new feature for Classroom, allowing teachers to automatically generate audio courses in a podcast style to better adapt to the content consumption habits of Generation Z students. In addition, Google has launched a series of Gemini tools to help teachers brainstorm, write lesson plans, and customize teaching materials according to different student needs, aiming to build a comprehensive AI tool system covering the entire teaching process.