Google Workspace Update

The new AI control center in the Google Admin console gives admins centralized visibility and granular control over generative AI and agent access to Workspace data. It is available now for Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains, with no manual opt-in required.

• Centralized governance for generative AI and agent actions accessing Workspace data.
• Granular controls for AI services such as Gemini in Meet to align with domain-specific data and security policies.
• Foundational protections including classification labels, trust rules, and data protection rules to reduce oversharing and data leaks.
• Privacy and compliance safeguards, including Google's statement that domain data is not used to train models.

• New AI control center in the Admin console with a centralized view of security and governance settings for generative AI and agent actions.
• Direct links to Gemini usage reports and management settings for Gemini app, Gemini for Workspace, and other AI features.
• Support for monitoring AI usage across Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, Chat, and the Gemini app.
• Additional integrations with 1P and 3P AI apps to manage AI access and controls to Workspace data.

• Some settings are marked Coming soon and are not yet available.

• Available by default under Generative AI > AI control center in the Google Admin console.
• No manual opt-in is required for admins or end users.
• Rollout applies to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains.
• Available for Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus.

Product Information

Vendor: Google

Product: Workspace

Product type: Other

Platform: Web

Vendor release date: May 4, 2026

Published on updatealert.io: Jun 5, 2026

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