Google is integrating its Gemini AI into its Workspace productivity suite, potentially bringing the chatbot to millions more users. In a recent blog post, the tech giant revealed that the standalone Gemini app will be included as a standard feature in Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Frontline plans starting in Q4, eliminating the need for a separate Gemini add-on purchase. According to Google, Gemini will adhere to the same enterprise regulations as other fundamental Workspace services, such as Gmail and Docs. Importantly, it won't use any organization’s data, generated responses, or user prompts to train or enhance its Gemini AI model.

Workspace Administrators will soon have the capability to control whether Gemini retains generated responses and user prompts, as well as impose limits on how long this information is stored. Gemini for Workspace has also achieved SOC 1/2/3 and ISO 27701 security and privacy certifications, ensuring organizations feel secure when adopting the chatbot for corporate applications. To further enhance security against threats like malware and phishing, Google is launching a new “Security Advisor” tool that will provide insights directly to IT administrators’ inboxes. This tool features various safe browsing and data protection capabilities for Chrome, Gmail, and Google Drive, and will be made available to paying Workspace customers over the upcoming weeks.