Google recently announced a partnership with the Associated Press (AP) to develop a real-time information feed within its Gemini AI platform. This collaboration aims to provide users with up-to-the-minute information, potentially mirroring the functionality of AI-powered search engines like Perplexity AI or ChatGPT Search. While details remain scarce, Google emphasizes the feed’s potential to enhance its products and services. There’s no official launch date yet for this feature.
Gemini AI Comes to Google Workspace
In other Gemini news, Google also announced that Workspace business and enterprise subscribers will soon access Gemini’s AI capabilities at no extra cost. Business tier users are already seeing these features roll out, while enterprise users can expect them later in January.
This integration will embed Gemini AI features across the Workspace suite, offering functionality similar to individual Gemini Advanced subscriptions but tailored for corporate use with enhanced data protection. Features include AI assistance for drafting emails in Gmail, generating formulas and charts in Sheets, creating presentations in Slides, and even transcribing conference calls in Meet. Additionally, these subscribers will gain access to the Gemini Advanced chatbot and NotebookLM Plus, Google’s AI research tool.
New Pricing Structure for Workspace with Gemini
Alongside these developments, Google is revising its pricing model for Workspace with Gemini, potentially offering significant savings. Previously, a Workspace Business Standard plan with a Gemini Business add-on cost $32 per user monthly. Now, this same package will cost $14 per user monthly, just a $2 increase over the standard Workspace plan without Gemini. This revised pricing makes Gemini’s powerful AI capabilities more accessible to businesses.
Expanding Gemini’s Reach
These announcements highlight Google’s commitment to expanding Gemini’s reach and utility. The partnership with the Associated Press promises to deliver real-time information access, while the Workspace integration makes powerful AI tools readily available for businesses. The revised pricing further strengthens the value proposition of Gemini for businesses seeking to leverage AI in their workflows. While the rollout of the real-time news feed is still pending, these other developments solidify Gemini’s position as a key player in the evolving AI landscape.
