Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – May 8, 2026

Now generally available: Bulk import using client-side encryption and the Drive API

Previously available in beta, client-side encryption (CSE) customers can now conduct bulk migrations of sensitive files from both cloud and on-premises data sources. | Learn more about how to bulk import using client-side encryption and the Drive API.

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. | Learn more about how to securely manage AI and agent access to Workspace data with the AI control center.

Set custom instructions for Gemini in Google Docs

We are introducing the ability to set custom, persistent instructions for Gemini in Google Docs. These instructions ensure that Gemini adapts to your style, tone, and formatting preferences without needing to repeat them in every conversation, ultimately saving you time and ensuring consistency. | Learn more about how to set custom instructions for Gemini in Google Docs.

Require explicit consent for Take Notes with Gemini, recordings, and transcripts in Google Meet

We’re introducing a new feature that allows administrators to require explicit consent from meeting participants before automatic note-taking, recording, and/or transcription begins. | Learn more about how to require explicit consent for Take Notes with Gemini, recordings, and transcripts in Google Meet.

Turn your AI prompts into one-click tools using skills in Chrome

To streamline your workday, we’re launching skills in Chrome for eligible Workspace users. This feature allows you to save your most effective prompts and run them instantly with a single click, no matter where you are on the web. | Learn more about how to turn your AI prompts into one-click tools using skills in Chrome.

Improvements to the Meet starter step and Calendar time-blocking capabilities in Google Workspace Studio 

We’re introducing enhancements to the Google Meet starter step in Google Workspace Studio. As part of this, the step When a meeting transcript is ready has been renamed When meeting outputs are ready. | Learn more about the improvements to the Meet starter step and Calendar time-blocking capabilities in Google Workspace Studio.

View the Google Meet live stream automatically if an adaptive meeting becomes full

We’re making it simpler to join large Google Meet events. When an adaptive meeting reaches its maximum capacity for meeting contributors (those with camera, microphone, and screen sharing privileges), any additional users attempting to join the main call are automatically redirected to join the live stream instead. | Learn more about how to view the Google Meet live stream automatically if an adaptive meeting becomes full.

Google Workspace Studio available in more languages

Google Workspace Studio has expanded its support to include seven new languages. | Learn more about Google Workspace Studio available in more languages.

Improvements To Help Me Write in Gmail

Help me write in Gmail is evolving into an even more helpful partner that can pull in your natural voice and personalized context to get you closer to the perfect draft every time. | Learn more about improvements To Help Me Write in Gmail.

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