Google recently announced at the ongoing Google Cloud Next conference, a broad expansion of Generative AI capabilities across its cloud services and applications.
Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot is being introduced to Google Cloud with the launch of new apps and add-ons leveraging AI capabilities like Google Vids and AI Meetings and Messaging.
This strategic move is aimed at enhancing productivity and ensuring high levels of security for its users through the introduction of AI-powered enhancements. Here’s more on the latest updates revealed at the Google Cloud Next conference.
A significant highlight is the launch of Google Vids, a revolutionary AI-powered video creation app designed to streamline video production. It enables users to create videos by generating and editing storyboards with ease, offering a selection of templates and voiceover options.
Additionally, the Gmail polish draft feature is introduced to assist in refining email drafts more efficiently by improving grammar and language, powered by the advanced Gemini technology.
Google Meet has been upgraded with Translate for Me, providing real-time caption translation across 69 languages, and Take Notes for Me, which automatically generates meeting summaries. These features are designed to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of online meetings and will be available with the new AI Meeting and Messaging add-on, at rates of $10 per user per month.
The new AI Meetings and Messaging brings sophisticated AI functionality to Google Workspace, enhancing meeting and messaging efficiency. This add-on signifies Google's investment in improving collaborative efforts through advanced technology.
The update to Google Workspace encompasses a broad range of enhancements. Mobile Gmail now supports voice prompting, simplifying email composition on the go.
Google Docs introduces tabs for better document organization, and Google Sheets incorporates tables for enhanced data management.
Google Chat integrates AI for summarizing conversations and Google Meet includes automatic caption translation to support international collaboration.
An enterprise add-on for Google Drive enhances security with AI-driven features.
In addition to the above, Google introduced tools for classifying and protecting sensitive files in Google Drive, utilizing AI for data loss prevention and supporting experimental post-quantum cryptography.
Google Docs also now allows users to personalize documents with cover images, and Google Sheets offers conditional notifications for automated alerts.
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