New AI feature converts lengthy documents into concise, natural-sounding audio briefings for seamless multitasking.
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Web Desk
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Google has introduced a sophisticated new artificial intelligence capability, Audio Summaries, within Google Docs, reinforcing its aggressive expansion of AI across the Google Workspace ecosystem.
Fuelled by Gemini, the feature enables users to generate succinct, spoken synopses of extensive documents. Rather than navigating dense text manually, users can now consume key insights through a fluid, human-like audio narration a development designed to elevate efficiency and enable seamless multitasking.
The rollout forms part of Google’s broader strategic push to embed advanced generative AI tools across its Workspace applications.
While Gemini integrations are already embedded throughout the suite, the company continues to augment its platform with increasingly refined capabilities aimed at optimising productivity and minimising cognitive load.
Audio Summaries distil lengthy reports even those spanning multiple tabs into compact verbal briefings that typically run under a few minutes.
Delivered in a natural, conversational cadence, the summaries are engineered to preserve clarity and coherence, allowing users to assimilate critical information swiftly and effortlessly.
At present, the feature is restricted to premium subscribers. Access is available to Business Standard and Business Plus users, as well as Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus customers.
Additionally, subscribers to Google AI Ultra for Business, Google AI Pro for Education, and individual Google AI Pro and Ultra plans are eligible to utilise the tool.
With this latest enhancement, Google is not merely refining document management it is redefining how information is consumed in a fast-paced, AI-augmented professional landscape.
