Gemini for Google Workspace & Google Meet: Using Generative AI to Strengthen Collaboration

Editor's Note: Google announced on February 8, 2024 that Duet AI and Bard will be moved under the Gemini product umbrella. This blog has been updated to reflect the new branding. 

Gemini for Google Workspace (formerly Duet AI) is an AI-powered collaborator available across a variety of Workspace products and applications. This new tool is designed to help you get more done faster and get more out of your Google applications.

Within the functionality of Gemini is its ability to work with Google Meet to use translated captions, create background images, and more. Gemini also works with tools like Google Docs and Slides to enhance productivity and streamline content generation workflows.

Let's explore how this new artificial intelligence tool can help you make the most of Meet and the entire Google Workspace suite.

What Is Gemini for Google Workspace?

Gemini for Google Workspace was built using Google's leading foundation models. This tool is trained to help you be more productive on Google Workspace. Gemini uses generative AI and deep learning models to simplify and streamline content generation workflows.

Gemini for Workspace also has a sister product, Gemini for Google Cloud, that provides cloud support to users of all skill levels where they need it. It delivers a new cloud experience that’s personalized and intent-driven, and can assist users in building secure, scalable applications.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Gemini for Google Workspace is natively integrated across a variety of Workspace products. Simply click the Gemini button — represented by a sparkle icon — and input your prompt in plain language, and the tool will handle the rest.

Intellectual Property

Although Gemini has vast functionalities, users can trust that their inputs and recommendations will never be used for product and model development. Your data and IP remain yours. Learn more by checking out Google's data governance policy.

Safety & Security

Google has established AI principles that demonstrate its ability to develop artificial intelligence responsibly. These principles apply to Gemini and elsewhere in Google Cloud to give users safety and security. Learn more about Google's AI principles here.

In addition to these features, Gemini has a range of other functionalities like code assistance, assisted data analysis, and much more. As the product continues to develop, users can expect more AI integration with their Google tools.

How Gemini Works with Google Meet

With these features in mind, let's explore how Gemini for Google Workspace can work with Google Meet to enhance your experience.

Create Background Images

Using Gemini with Meet, you can select the "Generate a Background" prompt to create background images using artificial intelligence. For example, you can ask Meet to create an illustration of a forest for your background. This integrated feature is an excellent way for teams to collaborate and communicate as they work together during meetings.

Currently, this feature is available on desktop. In your self-view, your background will appear mirrored or inverted, but other participants will see the proper orientation.

Translated Captions

Gemini allows you to turn on captions and view subtitles while fellow team members talk during a meeting. These captions are turned on only for you, and you can use captions to translate to or from specific languages.

This feature is perfect for teams spread out around the world or teams that need to bridge communication gaps. With this feature, you can bring your team closer together than ever before.

Note that translated captions in Meet will be available exclusively to Google Workspace Enterprise add-on users at a future date. In addition, some translated caption languages are only available in Gemini for Workspace Enterprise. Learn more here.

Enhanced Video Quality

Gemini automatically improves audio quality issues such as poor microphones, noisy environments, or poor network connectivity. It also enhances image quality in low light, low quality webcams, and in some poor network scenarios, so you always look and sound your best. 

Enhancing your image quality can help improve professionalism and ensure your team sees the highest-quality image possible.

Upcoming Features

Gemini for Google Workspace is being continuously updated with new features to meet users' needs.

According to Google, Gemini will soon be able to capture notes, action items, and video snippets in real time with the new “take notes for me” feature, and it will send a summary to attendees after the meeting. It will also be able to get latecomers up to speed with “summary so far,” which gives a quick snapshot of everything they’ve missed. 

Finally, the tool will offer an "attend for me" feature, allowing Gemini to attend your meetings for you and capture any relevant insights you need.

Get Started with Google Gemini

Although Gemini for Google Workspace is a relatively new feature, its functionalities are already expansive. Gemini helps businesses seeking to optimize their productivity and collaboration efforts meet their operational goals. By infusing AI-powered intelligence into everyday workflows, Gemini empowers users to work smarter, not harder. 

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FAQs: Gemini & Google Meet

What is Google Gemini?

Google's Gemini is a generative AI collaborator that works across Google Cloud and IDEs to help you get more out of Workspace. From assisting with Google Meet to helping you edit in Google Docs, this tool enhances how you use Google's tools. Learn more about Gemini here.

What is Google Meet compatible with?

Google Meet supports the current version and two previous major releases of Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, and ChromeOS. It also works with Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions. Learn more here.

Are Google Duo and Google Meet the same?

Google Duo and Meet are combined into the Meet app for video calling and meetings. The Duo app and icon are now Google Meet.