Google Expands Gemini Spark Capabilities and Boosts AI Assistant Performance
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Quick answer
Google has expanded the capabilities of its AI assistant, Gemini Spark, adding support for Sheets/Slides comments, Docs editing, and a 50% performance boost.
Google has announced expanded capabilities for its AI assistant, Gemini Spark, now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in most regions supporting Gemini apps. Exceptions include the UK, EEA countries, Nigeria, and Switzerland. The assistant now supports new Google Workspace features, including reading comments in Sheets and Slides, as well as editing documents in Google Docs.
Previously, Gemini Spark supported functions like meeting scheduling and email summarization. Its functionality has now expanded to cover more apps within Google's ecosystem. The company also highlights a significant performance boost—Google claims data processing speeds have increased by over 50%. Additionally, the assistant can now process information from multiple sources in parallel, enabling faster resolution of complex tasks.
As of now, Gemini Spark is available only to Google AI Ultra subscribers. However, Google’s Vice President Josh Woodward noted in an X post that the company may soon extend access to Google AI Pro subscribers, making the tool accessible to a broader audience.
Common questions
- What is Gemini Spark?
- Gemini Spark is Google's AI assistant designed to automate tasks in Google Workspace, including document, spreadsheet, and presentation management. It processes data from multiple sources and accelerates routine operations.
- What new features does Gemini Spark offer?
- The assistant can now read comments in Google Sheets and Slides, edit documents in Google Docs, and work with shared or personal spreadsheets and presentations. Additionally, its processing speed has increased by 50%.
- Who can use Gemini Spark?
- Currently, Gemini Spark is available exclusively to Google AI Ultra subscribers. However, Google plans to extend access to Google AI Pro users in the near future.
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