Google previews AI writing for Gmail and Docs

Google previewed generative AI for Workspace on March 14, with writing tools for Gmail and Docs first in line.

The company plans to begin trusted-tester access this month, initially in English in the US. Users will be able to request drafts and revise their wording or tone.

The wider roadmap includes generated images, audio and video in Slides, formula generation and data categorization in Sheets, and meeting notes in Meet. Google also plans workflow features for Chat. It’ll expand trusted testing throughout the year before public availability.

Users will be able to review and change the AI’s suggestions. Google says administrators will also get policy controls.

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