June 13, 2025
Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - June 13, 2025
1 New update
Unless otherwise indicated, the features below are available to all Google Workspace customers, and are fully launched or in the process of rolling out. Rollouts should take no more than 15 business days to complete if launching to both Rapid and Scheduled Release at the same time. If not, each stage of rollout should take no more than 15 business days to complete.
Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategyThis week, we shared more details on how we protect Gemini and mitigate threats from malicious actors utilizing indirect prompt injection attacks to exfiltrate user data or execute other rogue actions. Google takes a layered security approach, with security measures designed for each stage of the prompt lifecycle. From Gemini 2.5 model hardening, to purpose-built machine learning (ML) models detecting malicious instructions, to system-level safeguards, we are meaningfully elevating the difficulty, expense, and complexity faced by an attacker.
Our model training with adversarial data significantly enhanced our defenses against indirect prompt injection attacks in Gemini 2.5 models. This inherent model resilience is augmented with additional defenses that we built directly into Gemini, including: - Prompt injection content classifiers
- Security thought reinforcement
- Markdown sanitization and suspicious URL redaction
- User confirmation framework
- End-user security mitigation notifications
This layered approach to our security strategy strengthens the overall security framework for Gemini – throughout the prompt lifecycle and across diverse attack techniques.
You can read the full blog post, “Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategy,” on the Google Online Security Blog.| Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn:
- Prompt injection content classifiers
- Security thought reinforcement
- Markdown sanitization and suspicious URL redaction
- User confirmation framework
- End-user security mitigation notifications
Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
New class analytics and insights for educators in Google Classroom
Teachers can view data via an “Analytics” tab on their class pages. In addition, teachers will be able to see relevant insights on the class analytics page that alert them on how students are progressing and where they may need additional support. | Learn more about class analytics in Classroom.
Use Gemini in Google Docs on Android devices in 20+ languages
We’re excited to bring the power of Gemini in Docs to your Android devices so that you can understand, summarize, and ask questions about documents on mobile. As a result, you can use Gemini to surface insights and key points on-the-go. Plus, Gemini in Docs on Android is available in 20+ languages. | Learn more about Gemini in Docs on mobile.
Audit reports for data regions are now available in the Admin console
Using the security investigation tool, admins can now access a new data set: policy compliance log events. Admins can use these logs to view a list of their Assured Controls users, their assigned data regions, and any advanced data region settings. | Learn more about audit reports.
Data regions support for Gemini features in Google Workspace is now available
Beginning this week, Gemini features in Google Workspace apps, like Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps or “Help me write” in Google Docs, for example, will now adhere to your organization’s data regionalization requirements. | Learn more about data regions support.
Generate fully editable charts using Gemini in Google Sheets
Earlier this year, we introduced the ability for Gemini to provide insights and generate charts based on your data in Google Sheets. At that time, the generated charts could only be inserted as static images over cells in a spreadsheet. Starting this week, Gemini can produce fully editable charts that regenerate if the spreadsheet data changes. | Learn more about editable charts in Sheets.
Generate video clips with sound using Veo 3 in Google Vids
We're introducing our newest model, Veo 3, that enables users to generate 8-second videos with higher quality and realistic sound. | Learn more about Veo 3 in Vids.
Migrate email and calendar content from Microsoft Exchange Online to Google Workspace
The ability to migrate email from Microsoft Exchange Online to Google Workspace, part of our new Data migration service, is now generally available. | Learn more about email migration.
Use Gemini in Google Forms to summarize form responses
To help you quickly gain insights from responses to Google Form short-answer or paragraph questions, we’re introducing AI-generated text summarizations. | Learn more about Forms summaries.
Use Gemini in Google Forms to quickly create a new form
With Help me create in Forms, users can craft a form by entering a prompt that describes the form they want to create or a prompt that references supporting Docs, Sheets, Slides or PDFs. Gemini will then generate a draft form, incorporating details from any files you reference, that can be used instantly or further customized. | Learn more about Help me create in Forms.
Introducing PDF summary cards in Google Drive
We’re excited to expand the capabilities of Gemini in Drive files by introducing PDF summary cards. | Learn more about PDF summary cards.
New host management control for who can ask to join a meeting
Meeting hosts can now control who can request to join a meeting (also known as “knocking”). | Learn more about host controls.
Join a meeting using “companion mode” from Android and iOS tablets
You can use companion mode on Apple iPads & Android tablets and foldable devices. | Learn more about companion mode in Meet.
Introducing the Comeen Workplace AI Agent for the Comeen Google Chat app
We’re excited to announce the next evolution of the Comeen app: the Workplace AI Agent. This powerful assistant uses generative AI to help users complete key workplace actions using natural language. From bookings to workplace knowledge, everything happens in seconds through simple prompts. | Learn more about the Comeen Google Chat app.
Completed rollouts
The features below completed their rollouts to Rapid Release domains, Scheduled Release domains, or both. Please refer to the original blog posts for additional details.
Scheduled Release Domains:
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
- Available in beta: Convert your client-side encrypted spreadsheets after a Vault or Takeout export
- Updated design for Google Meet meeting controls on Android and iOS (iOS)
- Available in Open Beta: Migrate files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive
- Language expansion for Read Along in Google Classroom
- New class analytics and insights for educators in Google Classroom (Student Engagement Metrics)
- Audit reports for data regions are now available in the Admin console
- Data regions support for Gemini features in Google Workspace is now available
- Generate fully editable charts using Gemini in Google Sheets
- Migrate email and calendar content from Microsoft Exchange Online to Google Workspace
- Upcoming Changes to Microsoft Exchange Migrations
- Generate video clips with sound using Veo 3 in Google Vids
- Present content from camera in Google Meet
- Introducing the Comeen Workplace AI Agent for the Comeen Google Chat app