Google introduces Workspace Intelligence to connect data across Workspace apps for Gemini-powered assistance
The Facts
- Google announced Workspace Intelligence at its Cloud Next 2026 conference.
- Workspace Intelligence is described as an AI or semantic layer integrated across Google Workspace.
- The system connects or draws context from multiple Workspace services, including Gmail, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and other Workspace apps.
- Google says Workspace Intelligence is intended to help Gemini understand user intent, ongoing projects, collaborators, and work context across apps.
- Google introduced "Ask Gemini in Chat" as part of the Workspace updates.
- "Ask Gemini in Chat" can perform actions such as creating documents or slides, retrieving files, and scheduling or booking meetings from within Chat.
- Multiple reports say Google is emphasizing user or admin controls over what Workspace data the AI can access.
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Context
What is Workspace Intelligence?
It is Google's new AI or semantic layer for Workspace that connects data across apps so Gemini can provide more personalized, context-aware help based on a user's files, messages, projects, and collaborators Indian Express,TestingCatalog,9to5Google.
Which Google Workspace apps does it draw from?
Reports say it pulls context from Workspace services including Gmail, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar, depending on the feature and setup Indian Express,TechCrunch,Digit.
What can users do with Ask Gemini in Chat?
Users can ask Gemini in Google Chat to provide briefings, create documents or presentations, retrieve files from descriptions, and schedule meetings without leaving Chat GEO TV,Digital Trends,Computerworld.
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