The problem with Gemini: it doesn't believe in its own abilities
Mysterious_Bed_1804 · reddit · 2026-09-28
A Reddit user complains that Gemini "doesn't believe in its own abilities" and needs constant reminders of what it can do before attempting tasks it is fully capable of handling.
The post includes a screenshot illustrating the behavior — a widely observed tendency toward over-conservatism that community members often contrast with the more proactive behavior of rival models.
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