Gemini 6 May 2026 gemini_api

May 6, 2026

- **Upcoming breaking change** : The [Interactions API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/interactions) request and response schema (`outputs` → `steps`) and output format configuration (`response_format`) are changing. The new schema becomes the default on **May 26** and the legacy schema will be removed on **June 8** . See the [migration guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/interactions-breaking-changes-may-2026) for details.

Brand Impact

Gemini is changing how it processes and structures conversational interactions, shifting from an "outputs" system to a "steps" system starting May 26, with the old system fully removed by June 8. This technical restructuring could cause recommendation inconsistencies or delays for brands whose products rely on Gemini's multi-turn conversation features, particularly affecting e-commerce and personalized suggestion services that depend on tracking user intent across multiple exchanges. Apps that haven't updated their integration may experience broken recommendation chains, potentially giving competitors' brands visibility advantages during the transition period.

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