
In its latest update to Google Workspace, Google has unveiled a new workflow automation service known as Workspace Flows, designed to integrate seamlessly with the previously introduced Gems—a customizable AI agent service powered by Gemini technology—to handle specialized and complex tasks.
With just a simple prompt, users can swiftly construct logic-driven workflows capable of managing intricate business processes. Furthermore, Google has expanded its ecosystem by partnering with additional third-party software and services, enabling Workspace Flows to orchestrate workflows beyond the confines of the Workspace platform.
Initially, Workspace Flows will be made available in Alpha testing and will be accessible to current Workspace users.
As part of this broader Workspace update, Google is also bringing the audio summarization capabilities of NotebookLM to Google Docs, along with AI-powered writing enhancements to help refine tone and strengthen arguments. In Google Sheets, new data analysis tools now leverage AI to uncover hidden business insights and assist in building clear, interactive charts that articulate those insights with clarity.
In other improvements, Google is upgrading its video content creation tool Vids by integrating the new Veo 2 model, which allows for greater control over video composition, including customizable camera angles. Meanwhile, Google Meet gains a new Gemini-assisted feature for automatic meeting transcription and summary.
Additionally, Gemini is being woven into collaborative features, empowering it to summarize previous team discussions, highlight key decisions, identify unresolved issues, and outline next steps. This ensures that team members who miss a session can quickly catch up with minimal friction.
Google reaffirms its commitment to privacy and security by emphasizing that content used in Gemini-powered Workspace features is not repurposed for training other models, nor is it stored across unrelated Google services. Users are also given control over data residency, allowing them to store sensitive data in accordance with regional compliance regulations.
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