Gemini as a partner

Maya just started as a marketing coordinator at a growing tech company called FlowTech. Her manager mentions that the team uses Gemini to boost productivity. Maya has used search engines before, but she's not sure how Gemini is different.

Her manager explains: "Think of Gemini as a creative and productive partner, not just a smarter search engine."

What makes Gemini a "partner" rather than just a search tool?