Google announced AI-driven updates to Google Workspace at Cloud Next, including Workspace Intelligence (a new AI system that automates tasks across Gmail, Calendar, Chat, and Drive) and enhanced Gemini integration for building and filling Google Sheets. The updates include AI writing tools for Google Docs and administrative controls over data access. The announcement reflects competitive pressure from Microsoft, Apple, and startups in enterprise AI-augmented productivity.
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Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern
Google launches Workspace Intelligence, an AI system automating tasks across Gmail, Calendar, Chat, and Drive—escalating the enterprise productivity AI arms race against Microsoft and Apple.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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