Anthropic has broadened the free version of its Claude AI chatbot, adding file‑creation tools, select Google Workspace connectors, custom Skills, longer conversation limits, and enhanced image and voice search. The move comes as OpenAI introduced advertisements to its free and low‑cost ChatGPT plans, prompting Anthropic to highlight its ad‑free experience with a Super Bowl ad campaign. The added capabilities aim to make Claude more competitive for users weighing whether to stay with the free tier or upgrade to paid AI services. Read more →

Google is rolling out a new Gemini feature for Google Calendar that suggests optimal meeting times based on attendees' availability. When creating an event, users can select "Suggested times" and Gemini will scan calendar data to propose slots that work for most participants. If invitees decline, the tool can quickly recommend an alternative time. The feature is currently limited to paid Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, as well as Google AI Pro for Education users, and is being released to Rapid Release domains before expanding to Scheduled Release domains. Read more →

A user overwhelmed by a six‑figure count of unread Gmail messages turned to ChatGPT for assistance. The AI suggested a Google Apps Script that processes the inbox in chunks, marking threads as read while respecting Gmail's bulk‑operation limits. After creating and running the script, the user watched the unread count drop to zero, describing the experience as a successful workaround for Gmail's internal limits. The story highlights how ChatGPT can provide tailored automation solutions for everyday tech problems. Read more →

Google Gemini is positioning itself as a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT by offering deep integration across Google services, real‑time information access, and native support for files, images, and audio. The assistant operates within Chrome, Android, Workspace, and other Google products, allowing users to ask questions about PDFs, Docs, images, and short audio clips without extra steps. Gemini also taps into Google’s vast data ecosystem, offers image generation through the Nano Banana model, and can orchestrate tasks across Maps, messaging, and calendars. While praised for its polished design and multimodal capabilities, some users voice concerns about data privacy. Visits to Gemini have risen sharply, indicating growing interest. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google has unveiled a new sharing capability for its Gemini Gems, allowing users to distribute custom AI assistants much like Google Docs. With a simple Share button, creators can let others view, clone, or modify their Gems, while Workspace administrators retain control through existing Drive policies. The feature aims to streamline AI workflow by eliminating repetitive prompt setup, though some Gems with private data remain non‑shareable. Industry observers note the move positions Gemini Gems as a collaborative alternative to custom GPTs, leveraging Google’s familiar sharing infrastructure. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google has unveiled a new sharing capability for its Gemini Gems, allowing users to distribute custom AI assistants much like Google Docs. With a simple Share button, creators can let others view, clone, or modify their Gems, while Workspace administrators retain control through existing Drive policies. The feature aims to streamline AI workflow by eliminating repetitive prompt setup, though some Gems with private data remain non‑shareable. Industry observers note the move positions Gemini Gems as a collaborative alternative to custom GPTs, leveraging Google’s familiar sharing infrastructure. Read more →

Google has unveiled a new sharing capability for its Gemini Gems, allowing users to distribute custom AI assistants much like Google Docs. With a simple Share button, creators can let others view, clone, or modify their Gems, while Workspace administrators retain control through existing Drive policies. The feature aims to streamline AI workflow by eliminating repetitive prompt setup, though some Gems with private data remain non‑shareable. Industry observers note the move positions Gemini Gems as a collaborative alternative to custom GPTs, leveraging Google’s familiar sharing infrastructure. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google has unveiled a new sharing capability for its Gemini Gems, allowing users to distribute custom AI assistants much like Google Docs. With a simple Share button, creators can let others view, clone, or modify their Gems, while Workspace administrators retain control through existing Drive policies. The feature aims to streamline AI workflow by eliminating repetitive prompt setup, though some Gems with private data remain non‑shareable. Industry observers note the move positions Gemini Gems as a collaborative alternative to custom GPTs, leveraging Google’s familiar sharing infrastructure. Read more →

Google has unveiled a new sharing capability for its Gemini Gems, allowing users to distribute custom AI assistants much like Google Docs. With a simple Share button, creators can let others view, clone, or modify their Gems, while Workspace administrators retain control through existing Drive policies. The feature aims to streamline AI workflow by eliminating repetitive prompt setup, though some Gems with private data remain non‑shareable. Industry observers note the move positions Gemini Gems as a collaborative alternative to custom GPTs, leveraging Google’s familiar sharing infrastructure. Read more →

Google is rolling out new Gemini features in Chrome for both Mac and Windows users in the United States, making the AI agent free and broadly available. Gemini will handle everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, rescheduling deliveries, and booking appointments, with safeguards for high‑risk actions. The integration also brings Gemini access to Google Workspace for regular and Enterprise customers, linking with Calendar, YouTube, Maps and more. On desktop, the AI can work across multiple tabs, summarize information and recall closed pages, while mobile users gain deeper page context on Android and forthcoming iPhone support. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity and recent industry deals like Atlassian’s $610 million acquisition of The Browser Company. Read more →

Google has alerted users of the Salesloft Drift AI chat agent that authentication tokens linked to the platform may be compromised. The company revoked the affected tokens and disabled the integration between Drift and Google Workspace while investigating. New information indicates the breach is broader than previously reported, affecting more than just Salesforce integrations. Google advises all Drift customers to treat any stored or connected tokens as potentially compromised. Salesloft has not updated its guidance to reflect the expanded scope. Read more →

Google is adding AI avatars, automatic transcript trimming, and image-to-video tools to its Vids video editor for Workspace users. At the same time, the company is launching a free consumer version that provides basic editing controls, access to templates, fonts, and stock media, but does not include the new AI features. Additional updates include a filler‑word removal tool and plans for noise cancellation, virtual backgrounds, and new aspect‑ratio support. The enhancements target both business and education customers while offering a limited consumer tier. Read more →

Google has added a new Guided Learning mode to its Gemini AI, allowing the model to break down problems, ask follow‑up questions, and generate visual aids. The feature, powered by LearnLM, can be toggled on in the prompt box. Alongside the update, Google is giving a free year of its AI Pro plan to college students in several countries, granting access to Gemini across Workspace apps, expanded NotebookLM uploads, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and 2 TB of storage. Google also announced a $1 billion three‑year investment to support American education initiatives related to AI. Read more →