Google has unveiled Gemini AI features that automatically create documents, spreadsheets and slides using data from Gmail, Chat and Drive, TechCrunch reported on March 10.
Users can enter what they want through the “Help me create” feature and Gemini will draft a document based on information from Gmail and Drive. For example, it can automatically generate a newsletter using meeting minutes and event lists. A style-matching feature can also unify the tone of documents written by multiple authors.
In Sheets, Gemini has evolved from a simple tool into a collaborative partner. Users can generate a formatted sheet with simple commands and have details filled in automatically. For example, it can organise a moving checklist or university application deadlines, and it can also pull data through real-time web search. In Slides, Gemini creates slides to match an existing theme and can adjust colours or change styles. A feature to generate an entire presentation with a single command is also set to be added.
Google Drive is shifting from a simple file repository to an AI-based collaboration tool. It provides document summaries through natural-language search, and users can select tax-related documents and enter “what to ask a tax accountant before filing taxes this year” to receive answers based on actual data. The new features launch in beta from March 10 and will be offered first to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers.