Google added AI to everything
Most people missed it. Here's what changed.
You’re probably using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides in some part of your business.
And you’re probably doing it the slow way.
In March, Google quietly rolled Gemini AI directly into its Workspace apps.
You can now search Drive using plain English, draft documents in your own writing style, generate data in Sheets, and build full slide decks with visuals, all without leaving the apps you already use.
The catch?
Google didn’t exactly make it obvious. Most people have no idea these features exist, let alone which ones are actually worth using.
Brian just dropped a full walkthrough breaking it all down. Here are the highlights.
The 4 Big Wins (and a Few Honest Misses)
1. Google Drive search is finally smart
The new AI search doesn’t just match file names, it reads into your documents. Brian searched “pull any documents related to prompting” and Gemini returned relevant files even when their names had nothing to do with prompting. Each result came with a summary.
Apple and Microsoft have been trying to nail this for years. Google got there first.
Verdict: Use it. AI search is a legit upgrade.
2. Google Docs: decent, not dominant
Gemini can draft content, shorten it, add tables, and reference your writing style from other docs. It overlays changes instead of editing the original, which is a nice safety net.
Verdict: Fine for light editing. Claude is still the best for writing.
3. Google Sheets: promising but limited
Gemini handles dummy data, basic tables, and simple charts. But it can’t work across multiple tabs, which limits anything beyond simple tasks. Brian compared it to Claude in Excel, and Claude pulled ahead with pivot tables, dashboards, and P&L statements.
Verdict: Basic tasks only. Claude in Excel is stronger.
4. Google Slides: the surprise winner
Using “Help Me Visualize” (powered by Nano Banana / Gemini’s image generation), Brian created 10 fully designed slides with real visuals. Not just text and bullets.
Verdict: Great visuals via Nano Banana. You have to use the “Help Me Visualize” option specifically. Regular prompts won’t generate slides.
Tradeoff: visuals aren’t directly editable. Claude in PowerPoint gives you editable slides but without the visuals. Pick based on what matters more.
Watch the Full Walkthrough
Brian demos every feature in real time, the wins, the fails, and the workarounds.
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