Google is making generative AI accessible for all Workspace Business and Enterprise users by integrating powerful tools directly into its plans—no add-ons required. This move aligns with Google’s vision of making AI “accessible to every business and every employee” at an affordable price, according to Jerry Dischler, Google’s president of cloud applications.
Starting today, Workspace Business users gain access to AI tools, while Enterprise customers will follow later this month. These capabilities include AI-assisted features like email summarization, professional document creation, and advanced project management through Gemini Advanced, Google’s cutting-edge generative AI platform.
Key Features of Google Workspace AI Tools:
- AI-Powered Assistance Across Apps: Gemini supports tasks in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and more. Users can summarize emails, draft content, create professional presentations, analyze data, and even manage meetings with AI.
- Next-Gen Tools with Gemini Advanced: Businesses can leverage advanced AI capabilities to tackle complex tasks like coding, data analysis, and research. The platform also allows users to build Gems—AI experts designed for repeatable or specialized tasks.
- NotebookLM Plus: This innovative tool offers instant insights from uploaded sources, audio overviews of documents, and team-ready customizable notebooks for training and onboarding.
Simplified Pricing for Greater Value
Google is streamlining its Workspace pricing structure. Previously, a Business Standard customer using the Gemini add-on paid $32 per user per month. With the new AI-inclusive plans, pricing drops to $14 per user per month, just $2 more than the standard plan without AI tools.
This shift makes advanced AI tools affordable for businesses of all sizes, fostering productivity and innovation.
B2B Relevance and Application
For businesses, these enhancements mean streamlined workflows, reduced project timelines, and scalable AI solutions to tackle repetitive or specialized tasks. SMEs and large enterprises alike can leverage these tools for faster decision-making, improved collaboration, and reduced operational costs. By embedding AI in everyday tools, Google helps businesses stay competitive in an AI-driven future.