Google's AI Features in Workspace Now Free

Google has announced that all AI features in its Workspace suite—including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and other applications—are now available at no extra cost. Previously, these AI capabilities required an additional $20 per user per month through the Gemini Business plan. However, the cost of standard Workspace plans is increasing by approximately $2 per user per month, with base subscription prices rising from $12 to $14 monthly. The AI features include email summaries in Gmail, automated spreadsheet and video designs, an automated note-taker for meetings, and the NotebookLM research assistant. Google aims to integrate AI deeply across its services to stay competitive with rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI. Jerry Dischler, Google's president of cloud applications, emphasizes that making AI features free removes cost-related barriers for companies, potentially stimulating broader use. This move mirrors similar actions by Microsoft, which integrated its Copilot Pro AI into standard Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

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