Introduction to New File Uploading Capabilities
Google Workspace users with Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, or Education Premium licenses can now take advantage of enhanced file uploading options within Gemini, Google’s advanced AI model. This new feature allows users to upload documents, spreadsheets, or text files directly from Google Drive or their local devices.
Benefits of File Uploading
By uploading files, Gemini can gain additional context and analyze the content comprehensively. This enhanced understanding allows Gemini to assist users in several impactful ways:
- Summarizing complex subject matter
- Identifying trends and insights
- Recommending improvements for writing and document organization
- Providing more personalized and relevant responses
Privacy and Access Control
It is important to note that, although Gemini honors access control settings for files within Google Drive, it does not currently support context-aware access (CAA) for these uploaded files. This ensures that users can only upload files they own or have been shared with them. Furthermore, file upload is not available to Google Workspace users accessing Gemini as an additional Google service.
Terms of Service and Admin Control
For those accessing Gemini as a core service, they are subject to the Google Workspace Terms of Service or Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service. Chats and uploaded files accessed via Gemini as a core service will not be reviewed by humans or utilized to improve generative AI models. Admins will find that local file upload is enabled by default for all eligible users, although file upload from Google Drive requires enabling workspace extensions in Gemini.
Uploading Files
End users are able to upload up to 10 files at a time, with each file having a maximum size of 100 MB. To upload files from Google Drive, users need to connect their Google Workspace apps. Detailed instructions can be found in the Google Workspace Help Center.
Conclusion
This new uploading capability augments the functionality of Gemini within Google Workspace, offering users a powerful tool to gain insights and improve productivity across various document types.
