From Emails to AI: Google Upgrades Workspace with Powerful New Tools
Google has officially announced AI Ultra for Business , a powerful new add-on for Google Workspace designed to bring the most advanced AI models and next-generation tools directly to enterprise teams.
This premium offering gives organisations priority access to some of Google’s most capable AI systems, including:
- Gemini 2.5 Pro
- Veo 3
- Deep Research
And soon, users will also be able to take advantage of Deep Think , a promising new feature currently in development.
More Power, More Flexibility with NotebookLM
For teams using NotebookLM , AI Ultra for Business brings significant upgrades, including increased usage limits and early access to top-tier AI models later this year.
Key enhancements include:
- Higher quotas for Audio Overviews
- Increased number of notebooks, queries, and sources per notebook
- Customizable notebook styles and response lengths
These updates make it easier than ever for businesses to use AI in research, content creation, and data analysis.
Smarter Workspace Apps with Built-In Gemini AI
Organisations on Business or Enterprise Standard and Plus plans already enjoy integrated Gemini AI features across key Workspace apps like:
- Gmail – Smart replies, summarization, and more
- Docs – Intelligent writing assistance
- Sheets – Advanced formula suggestions and data interpretation
Other eligible customers can now unlock these powerful AI tools by simply adding AI Ultra for Business to their existing plan.
New Creative Tools for Filmmaking and Design
Creative teams aren’t left behind — Google is introducing enhanced capabilities in Flow , its AI filmmaking suite, powered by Veo 3 . With Flow, users can generate consistent, cinematic video clips from reference images.
Subscribers also gain access to:
- Whisk : A dual text-and-image prompt tool for exploring ideas visually
- Whisk Animate : Turn still images into short, eight-second videos using Veo 2
These tools open up exciting possibilities for designers, filmmakers, marketers, and content creators.
Background AI Agents with Project Mariner (U.S. Only)
In the U.S., qualifying users get exclusive access to Project Mariner , a research prototype that allows AI agents to perform background tasks such as:
- Conducting research
- Filling out forms
- Managing data entry
This lets employees focus on higher-value work while the AI handles repetitive tasks.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Data Protection
Google assures businesses that all core services under AI Ultra for Business — including Gemini in Workspace , the Gemini app , and NotebookLM — are protected by strong enterprise-grade security measures.
Highlights include:
- Data safeguards under the Google Workspace Terms of Service
- No human review of user content
- Content not used to train Google’s generative models without explicit permission
Additional tools like Flow , Whisk , and Project Mariner operate under separate privacy policies, which customers are encouraged to review.
Availability and Pricing
Starting 26 June 2025 , AI Ultra for Business is available for self-service purchase by organisations on:
- Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
Each license includes 12,500 AI credits per month , usable across Flow, Whisk , and other credit-based tools.
Availability varies by region and feature, so users are advised to check the Google Workspace Help Centre for specific details.
Google also plans to roll out AI Ultra for Business to G Suite Legacy Free Edition and Education customers in the coming weeks.
