Google aims to unveil numerous AI advancements at its Google Cloud Next conference starting today. However, one of the most significant might turn out to be among the more subtle: just instructing Gemini to brief you on a meeting.
As of now, AI-generated transcriptions are quite common. Similarly, AI-created summaries have become routine. So when you slip into a virtual Google Meet call a bit tardy because your child isn’t feeling well, you can simply inquire with Gemini, "What did I miss?" This way, you'll quickly catch up on everything covered during your absence.
Google mentioned that these features along with additional ones like querying for particular action points or decisions will roll out in Meet later this quarter.
Google Cloud Next provides Google with the chance to introduce fresh functionalities into other applications within Workspace as well. Below are some key points worth noting:
· Audio docs: Over the next few weeks, you'll have the ability to request Docs to read your document aloud for you — or instead, enjoy listening to documents like "audiobooks" during your daily travel.
・"Assist Me" in Sheets and Docs: A key challenge with apps such as Sheets involves comprehending extensive datasets within worksheets. An upcoming feature called "Assist Me Analyze" for Sheets aims to address this issue. By the end of the year, Gemini will scan through your worksheet, identify noteworthy information, and generate several visualizations to clarify everything. Meanwhile, the "Assist Me Refine" function set to be introduced during the alpha phase later this quarter in Docs won’t focus on grammatical corrections but rather work towards enhancing the strength of your arguments or refining their organization.
· You can now mention @gemini in any chat application.
In January, Google has incorporated its sophisticated AI features into Workspace at no additional cost. no longer charging extra for the AI features, but increasing the price of the Workspace bundle nonetheless.