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Google unveils Gemini Enterprise AI platform to expand corporate reach

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Google, part of Alphabet, has launched Gemini Enterprise, a new AI platform for business clients designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to the workplace. The move marks the company’s most significant push yet to compete with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic in the fast-growing enterprise AI sector.

Powered by Google’s most advanced Gemini AI models, the platform enables employees to converse directly with company data, documents, and applications, allowing faster decision-making and research. It offers both pre-built AI agents for common tasks — like data analysis and deep research — and tools for companies to build custom agents tailored to their operations.

Google said it has already signed major clients for Gemini Enterprise, including Gap, Figma, and Klarna, as the platform builds on the company’s existing Google Workspace suite, which integrates AI features across apps like Gmail, Docs, and Sheets.

The launch comes amid intensifying competition among tech giants seeking to monetize AI through enterprise subscriptions and workplace automation. Analysts view Gemini Enterprise as Google’s next step in turning its AI research into scalable business tools.

Gemini and Imagen 3 to Enable Google Workspace Users to Create Custom Images of People

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Google has announced that Workspace users will now be able to generate images of people using its advanced Gemini AI, marking a significant update to its suite of productivity tools. This new capability is part of the company’s broader initiative to enhance its Google Workspace offerings with artificial intelligence (AI) features. The rollout comes after a brief period in February 2024, when Google temporarily removed Gemini’s ability to create images involving people due to concerns over the generation of inaccurate and biased visuals that raised the risk of deepfakes.

As part of its latest update, Google has integrated AI features into the core Google Workspace subscription, eliminating the previous Gemini add-on. This shift allows all paid subscribers access to the first batch of new Gemini-powered features. Among these updates, the most noteworthy is the ability to generate images featuring people, thanks to the advanced capabilities of the Imagen 3 AI model. This marks a return for the feature, which was initially suspended but is now reintroduced with additional safeguards.

Google had rolled back this feature in early 2024 after AI-generated images were found to potentially propagate harmful biases. In response, the company has re-launched the functionality in an early access phase starting in August 2024, after implementing a series of safeguards designed to reduce the risk of misuse. These measures aim to ensure that the generated images are more accurate and ethically produced, providing users with a more secure experience when creating custom images of people.

To further protect against potential misuse, Google has also integrated SynthID, a watermarking tool that tags AI-generated images for identification. This feature is intended to ensure that images created by Gemini can be clearly distinguished from authentic photographs, adding an extra layer of accountability. With these enhancements, Google is positioning itself as a leader in responsible AI deployment within its productivity ecosystem, giving users powerful new tools while maintaining safeguards to prevent harm.

Google Drive Scanner Now Enhances Documents Automatically on Android

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Google Drive’s mobile document scanner has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of a new feature called ‘auto enhancements.’ This feature automatically improves the resolution and image quality of digitized documents, making them clearer and easier to read. It addresses common issues like white balance, shadows, lighting, and contrast. Initially announced for Google Workspace users, this enhancement will also be accessible to personal Google account holders, ensuring broader availability.

Over the years, Google has consistently refined its document scanning tool within the Drive app for Android. Notably, the Mountain View-based tech giant introduced machine learning (ML)-powered features like title suggestions, automatic capture, and the ability to import images directly from the camera roll. These updates, alongside a redesigned camera viewfinder and a floating action button (FAB) for quick access to the scanner, showcased Google’s commitment to improving user experience.

More recently, Google enhanced the tool further by adding options to save scanned files as either PDFs or JPEGs, giving users more flexibility in handling their documents. A new black-and-white filter was also introduced to cater to users who prefer simplified, print-friendly scans. These updates collectively made the scanner a versatile tool for personal and professional use.

The newly added auto enhancement feature takes things a step further by leveraging advanced image processing to ensure high-quality scans. According to Google’s official blog post, the feature intelligently corrects issues like poor lighting or shadows, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. By automating these improvements, Google Drive’s scanner is becoming a more efficient and user-friendly tool for both casual and professional users alike.