Google Workspace Wednesday

Issue #50 / 08-MAY-24

Hide tiles without video during Google Meet calls

Google has added the option to hide non-video tiles in Meet, so that users can avoid clutter on their screen if they are only interested in seeing participants with their videos on. This option can help reduce screen clutter and focus on video-enabled participants. Meanwhile, users with their videos off can be shown on screen if they speak. This feature is only specific to your meeting view and does not impact what other participants see or set for their layouts during the meeting.

A simplified experience for Workspace users to add 2-Step Verification (2SV) methods

Google is simplifying how users turn on 2-Step Verification (2SV), which will streamline the process, and make it easier for admins to enforce 2SV policies in their organizations. Now, users may add “second step methods” (such as Google Authenticator or a hardware security key) before turning on 2SV. Users with hardware security keys will have two options to add them to their account on the “Passkeys and security keys” page. And if an enrolled 2SV user turns 2SV OFF from their account settings, their enrolled second steps are not automatically removed from their account.

Three new resources to get started with generative AI

Generative AI is capturing imaginations and transforming industries, with the potential to revolutionize how we work, create, and collaborate. But with so many possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to begin.
That's why Google is sharing three new resources to help you build a solid understanding of generative AI, so you can start applying it in your workflows — whether you're a curious beginner or looking to expand your evolving skill set.

Introducing AppSheet Organizations

Google is making it easier to manage your AppSheet users with the introduction of AppSheet Organizations. An AppSheet organization creates organization administrators with a centralized tool to manage all of the teams in the organization and delegate team management responsibilities to team administrators. An organization is based on a Workspace organization and is tied to your primary domain. One organization can contain multiple teams based on Google groups and Workspace organizations.

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