What’s changing As we recently announced , driven by our belief that generative AI can be transformative for every user, the standalone Gemini app (gemini.google.com ) will now be included as part of most Google Workspace editions. With enterprise-grade data protections built in, users can now save time and deliver higher quality work — securely and compliantly — with an AI-powered assistant at work.
Beginning today, the Gemini app is now available as a core service with enterprise-grade data protection for Google Workspace users with the following editions:
Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus Frontline Starter, Frontline Standard Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus Education Standard, Education Plus Google Workspace for Nonprofits
Note: For Education customers,
added data protection is available in the Gemini app as either a core or additional service.
Admin console service settings update
As part of this launch, we will be streamlining the Gemini app service settings in the Admin console. Specifically, we will be transitioning to a single checkbox for the user access setting:
The updated Gemini service setting (Admin console > Generative AI > Gemini app > User Access)
When the setting is unchecked (default state for most customers) , the Gemini app as a core service with enterprise-grade data protection will be enabled only for:
Gemini for Workspace licensed users Users with a qualifying Workspace edition
When the setting is checked , the Gemini app will be enabled for all users, specifically:
Gemini for Workspace licensed users Users with a qualifying Workspace edition Users without a qualifying Workspace edition can access the Gemini app as an additional service
Broader availability of Workspace extensions in Gemini
Getting started Admins : For new Google Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Frontline customers : Access to the Gemini app as a core service with enterprise-grade data protection will be ON by default. For new Workspace for Education customers : Access to the Gemini app will be OFF by default for Primary and Secondary (K12) customers, and ON by default for Higher Education customers.Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning the Gemini app on or off for users . End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about using the Gemini app .
Availability This update is applicable for Google Workspace:
Business Starter, Business Standard, Business PlusEnterprise Starter, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise PlusFrontline Starter, Frontline StandardEssentials , Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials PlusGoogle Workspace for Nonprofits edition Education Standard, Education Plus
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