Google Docs gets AI writing coach?

Aside from turning your writing into a podcast, Google Docs uses Gemini to help improve your writing. The app is getting a "help me refine" feature that can share suggestions on how to strengthen your writing, improve its structure, or ensure your key points are clearer. Google says it can also help with formatting consistency. The feature will be available in alpha later this quarter.

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Google Sheets will use AI to help you analyze your data

If you're looking for on-demand analysts for the data you input in Google Sheets, Google plans to introduce a "Help me analyze" feature powered by its Gemini in Workspace. Google plans to roll it out later in the year and it will provide things like guidance to help you get started on analyzing data. It can help identify trends and suggest next steps. It can even create interactive charts to provide visuals for your data.

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Google surprises with free access to experimental Gemini 2.5 Pro

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In an unexpected move, Google is now rolling out its newest and "most intelligent" AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental), to all free Gemini app and website users. This comes just days after its announcement as a premium feature for Gemini Advanced.

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Android users can now swap Gemini for other AI assistants, starting with ChatGPT

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Android users seeking alternatives to Google's Gemini assistant now have the option to set other artificial intelligence chatbots as their default. The latest beta version of ChatGPT allows users to replace Gemini, providing a new level of customization.

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