Google Loads Workspace With AI Automation Tools

Google announced major AI-driven updates to its Workspace productivity suite at Google Cloud Next. The changes include Workspace Intelligence, a system that draws on Gmail, Calendar, Chat, and Drive data to automate tasks, with users controlling what data it can access. New features let users build and populate Google Sheets via Gemini prompts, claiming 9x faster data entry, while Docs gains AI writing and style-matching tools. Google faces stiff competition from Microsoft, Apple, and startups, but holds an advantage through its deep existing presence in workplaces worldwide.