Google Workspace Wednesday

Issue #101 / 21-MAY-25

Google Beam: Google’s AI-first 3D video communication platform

A few years ago, Google introduced Project Starline, a research project with the ambitious goal of redefining video communication. Now, Project Starline is evolving into a new 3D video communication platform: Google Beam. The Google Beam platform will use AI to enable a new generation of devices that help people make meaningful connections, no matter where they are. Google’s state-of-the-art AI volumetric video model makes these calls appear fully 3D from any perspective. It transforms standard 2D video streams into realistic 3D experiences, allowing you to connect in a more natural and intuitive way.

New ways Workspace with Gemini helps you do your best work — every day

Google is here to help you leverage AI effectively to achieve your business goals. Business users are already seeing the impact, with Workspace delivering 2 billion AI assists every month. New updates to Gemini updates span the tools you use every day, with new capabilities in Gmail, Meet, Vids, and Docs — helping you respond faster in email, connect across languages, tell stories with video, and write with relevant sources.

Available in beta: Edit client-side encrypted Microsoft Word files with Google Docs

Launching in beta, you can now view and edit client-side encrypted Microsoft Word files in Google Docs. Any changes made are saved in the original Word format. This update makes it easy for you to leverage Google Workspace with the tools and formats you already use while preserving confidentiality of your sensitive data with client-side encryption.

Google Vault improves Google Drive search and export

Google Vault now supports export by Google Drive document IDs. This gives a reliable search for documents where the ID or URL is known, eliminating the previous dependency for searching with collaborators and document content. Going forward, up to 1000 document IDs can be entered in the user interface or API to export targeted files within your domain.

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