May 4, 2026
Securely manage AI and agent access to Workspace data with the AI control center
Securely managing access for generative AI and agent actions to Workspace data is easier ever than before with the new AI control center in the Admin console. This new capability gives enterprise organizations greater visibility and control, especially for teams with stringent data security and compliance requirements.
With the AI control center, admins will feel empowered to confidently deploy and adopt AI in their organizations through
- A single pane of glass that provides a centralized view of security and governance settings for generative AI and agent actions
- More granular security, governance, and auditing capabilities for Gemini and agentic solutions accessing Workspace data
- Additional integrations with other 1P and 3P AI apps to manage AI access and controls to Workspace data
Additional details
The AI control center has four core modules, each addressing key areas of interest for administrators.
- Monitor and control AI access: Provides immediate visibility into who is using AI in your organization. It features direct links to Gemini usage reports and core management settings for the Gemini app, Gemini for Workspace and other AI features. To start, the AI control center will show usage for Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, Chat, and the Gemini App.
- Manage security for AI products: Enables granular authority over specific services, such as Gemini in Meet, allowing admins to ensure every AI surface adheres to domain-specific data and security policies.
- Manage fundamental security: Anchors AI usage in a secure environment by surfacing foundational protections like classification labels, trust rules, and data protection rules to prevent oversharing and data leaks also when using AI.
- Review privacy, abuse, and compliance standards: Directs admins to Google’s guaranteed safeguards, including our "Secure by Design" architecture and the commitment that your domain's data is never used to train our models.
Throughout the AI control center, certain settings will be marked “Coming soon,” allowing admins to plan longer-term rollouts with future capabilities in mind.
Getting started
- Admins: The AI control center is available by default in the Google Admin console under Generative AI > AI control center. No manual opt-in is required to access the dashboard. Visit the Help Center to learn more about managing AI security and data privacy.
- End users: No end user action is required. This feature provides administrative visibility and control within the Admin console.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now
Availability
- Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Explore the AI control center