Google Workspace AI Features Overview

Introduction

• Google has launched AI features (Gemini) across all Workspace products.
• Importance of utilizing these features to keep up in 2024.

1. Google Docs

• New Features:
  • "Help Me Write" option with suggestions.
  • Users can create structured content like pitch decks.
• Editing Options:
  • Ability to rephrase, summarize, bulletize, or elaborate text.
• Research Capability:
  • Can provide sources for information requested.
  • Example of generating a story from Greek mythology.

2. Gmail

• New Tools:
  • "Help Me Write" for summarizing long emails and drafting replies.
  • Options to formalize, elaborate, or shorten messages.
• Meeting Scheduling:
  • Integrated calendar feature for suggesting meeting times.

3. Google Sheets

• New Button:
  • "Help Me Organize" for creating custom templates (e.g., budgets, itineraries).
• Examples:
  • Generated a family budget template.
  • Created a travel itinerary for Milan and a content planner for social media.

4. Google Slides

• Image Generation:
  • New feature to generate images based on prompts.
• Limitations:
  • Currently focuses on image generation rather than creating whole slides.

5. Google Meet

• New Features:
  • Real-time translation and captions in multiple languages.
  • "Duet" feature for enhanced video and note-taking during meetings.
• Note-Taking:
  • Automatically captures notes and action items during meetings.

6. Google Chat

• Functionality:
  • Similar to Slack; integrates Google services.
  • Ability to summarize chats and link documents.
• Collaboration Features:
  • Enhanced team communication tools.

7. Gemini for Workspace

• Gemini Ultra:
  • Advanced LLM integration for email and document management.
  • Searches through Google Workspace for emails and documents.
• Usage:
  • Currently unable to send emails but shows potential for future functionality.

Pricing and Accessibility

• Access Options:
  • Gemini Business vs. Gemini Enterprise.
  • Personal accounts have access to advanced features with additional storage.

Conclusion

• Summary of enhanced tools and their potential benefits.
• Encouragement to engage with new features.
• Call to action for viewer feedback on favorite features.