Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jun 4
Google Expands Ask Gemini in Drive to Gmail for Workspace and AI Subscribers
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jun 4

Google Expands Ask Gemini in Drive to Gmail for Workspace and AI Subscribers

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 4

Summary

  • Google has made Ask Gemini in Drive generally available with Gmail integration, letting eligible Workspace, AI Pro and AI Ultra users query email threads alongside files and folders.
  • The update extends a feature introduced in March, so Gemini can answer questions using a broader business context across Gmail and Drive rather than only stored documents.
  • Users enable Gmail as a source from the left pane, click Ask Gemini, and can run multi-turn prompts such as finding the email that approved a project.
  • Google says the combined email-and-file view should improve answer relevance and accuracy for enterprise and paid AI customers searching across scattered workplace information.

Insights

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