Google is rolling out a significant update to its workspace plans, integrating advanced AI capabilities across its suite of tools. However, this upgrade comes with a price increase. Jerry Dischler, Google’s president of cloud applications, revealed that companies will now pay approximately $2 more per user each month for the AI-enhanced Workspace. While exact figures vary due to differing corporate contracts, the base subscription cost has risen from $12 to $14 monthly.
The new AI-powered Workspace features are designed to streamline productivity. Users can expect email summaries in gmail, AI-generated designs for spreadsheets and videos, an automated meeting note-taker, and the robust NotebookLM research assistant. Additionally, the suite includes writing tools and access to Gemini, Google’s flagship AI bot. Gemini goes beyond standard chatbot functions, offering capabilities like data retrieval and cross-platform searches, making it a versatile tool for both personal and professional use.
Dischler emphasized Google’s position as the most vertically integrated AI provider, stating, “Most of the time, when we talk to companies who are using AI, their big impediment is cost reasons. That’s why they go in so gingerly. like, ‘wow, this is a lot of money, and let’s prove the value.’ All right, now you get the AI. You have the value.” He also noted that app roadmaps are evolving rapidly, with new features set to launch soon, ensuring users stay ahead in the AI-driven workspace landscape.
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