Google announces AI upgrades for Gmail, Sheets, and Docs
What's the story
Google has announced a series of enhancements to its Workspace suite at the Cloud Next 2024 event.
The focus of these improvements is on increasing productivity and promoting collaboration.
These updates include the integration of new Gemini functionalities, demonstrating Google's continued commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply into its products and services.
Email enhancement
Gmail mobile users to benefit from AI features
Gmail's mobile users will now enjoy features such as voice prompting and input with the "Help me write" function.
This feature is designed to simplify email drafting while on the move.
Additionally, Google has introduced an innovative "instant polish" feature that can transform rough drafts into polished emails with a single click.
Google Docs has launched a tabs feature aimed at simplifying information organization within a single document, eliminating the need for multiple documents.
Spreadsheet enhancement
Google Sheets unveils new features for data organization
Google Sheets has introduced a new tables feature for simplified data organization and formatting.
The platform will also provide a variety of templates to cater to different needs.
Additionally, Google Sheets will introduce conditional notifications, enabling automated alerts based on specific criteria.
Google Chat is set to integrate Gemini's AI, which can summarize conversations and answer queries.
The new features include automatic message translation and an expanded group space that can accommodate up to 500,000 members.
Video conferencing
Google Meet enhances accessibility with AI features
Google Meet has been upgraded with automatic caption translation in 69 languages across 4,600 language pairs.
A preview of the "Take notes for me" feature was also showcased at the event.
These enhancements aim to improve accessibility and efficiency in virtual meetings, further demonstrating Google's commitment to AI-driven solutions.
Business integration
Google introduces AI-powered enterprise add-on
Google is launching a new enterprise add-on priced at $10 per user per month.
This add-on incorporates Gemini into Chat and Meet, offering advanced AI capabilities.
The aim of this integration is to further enhance AI-powered meeting and messaging tools, providing businesses with more efficient communication solutions.