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Google Workspace Unveils New AI-Powered Features and Security Enhancements


Google Workspace, the comprehensive suite of productivity tools, is rolling out a series of exciting updates aimed at enhancing user experience and security. Aparna Pappu, Google’s VP and GM of Workspace, highlighted the focus on AI and security in the latest offerings during a recent press briefing.

AI-Powered Meetings and Messaging

Google Workspace introduces two commercial plans leveraging Gemini to streamline meeting management and enhance communication:

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  1. AI-Powered Meeting Assistance: With features like “Take notes for me” and “Translate for me,” users can focus on the conversation while Gemini handles tasks like note-taking and real-time translation in Google Meet.
  2. Automatic Message Translation: Google Chat will automatically translate messages and provide on-demand conversation summaries, improving communication across language barriers.
A screenshot of Google's Take notes for me feature during a Meet event. Image credit: Google

AI-Powered Security Enhancements

Google Workspace enhances data security with Gemini’s AI capabilities:

  1. AI Security Add-On: Leveraging large language models, Google Workspace blocks more spam in Gmail, responds faster to phishing attacks, and offers enhanced protection for sensitive files in Google Drive.
  2. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Controls: Admins can enforce contextual DLP controls to prevent data leaks in Gmail, Drive, and Chat, ensuring sensitive information remains protected.

Google Vids: Streamlining Storytelling

Google introduces Google Vids, an AI-powered video creation app, enabling organizations to write, edit, and produce videos seamlessly for various purposes, from employee onboarding to client presentations.

Additional Workspace Updates

Google Workspace introduces several AI features and enhancements across its suite of applications:

  • Voice Prompting and Instant Polish in Gmail: Users can send emails using voice commands and refine them with instant editing features.
  • Sleeker Data Formatting in Google Sheets: A new table feature improves data organization and presentation in Google Sheets.
  • Enhanced Document Organization in Google Docs: Tabs and full-bleed cover images enhance organization and visual appeal in Google Docs.
  • Expanded Messaging Capabilities: Google Chat now supports up to 500,000 users in a space and offers messaging interoperability with Slack and Microsoft Teams.

These updates reflect Google’s commitment to empowering organizations with innovative tools that enhance collaboration, security, and productivity. As users continue to leverage Workspace and Gemini, Google remains dedicated to delivering products that facilitate seamless and secure work environments.