# Google Workspace Use Gemini to help manage Google Workspace for your organization

- Product: Google Workspace (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/google-workspace)
- Vendor: Google
- Date: 2026-08-17
- Original notes: http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/08/use-gemini-to-help-manage-google-Workspace-for-your-organization.html
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/google-workspace/releases/2026-08-17-use-gemini-to-help-manage-google-workspace-for-yo

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We are introducing Admin Assist, bringing two new Gemini-powered capabilities to the Google Admin Console: the Sidepanel and Search Overviews. Designed to simplify complex administrative workflows and…

- **added** — Admin Assist feature in Google Admin Console with Gemini-powered capabilities
- **added** — Sidepanel feature for Gemini-powered administrative assistance
- **added** — Search Overviews feature for Gemini-powered search results in the Admin Console