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A new Google Workspace commercial imagines the founding fathers using Google's collaboration tools and Gemini AI to draft the Declaration of Independence. The ad shows Ben Franklin texting Thomas Jefferson, AI transcribing a document, and Gemini assisting with scheduling and note-taking during a Google Meet call.

A new Google commercial imagines the Declaration of Independence being written with assistance from AI. The ad poses a hypothetical scenario where the Founding Fathers used Google Workspace 250 years after the document's signing.

A UK school's network was found to have severe security vulnerabilities, including unauthenticated access to Active Directory domain controller tools and cleartext admin passwords stored in description fields. A 17-year-old student discovered these flaws, gaining access to sensitive data, staff/student information, and systems like Google Workspace and LanSchool, but chose not to exploit them.

Google is warning long-time G Suite Legacy users to start paying for Workspace subscriptions or lose access to core services, citing commercial use. Users are being pushed towards paid plans despite claiming personal use. The crackdown has sparked complaints on Reddit.

Google has introduced voice-based prompting to its Docs and Keep services, allowing users to create drafts, take notes, and search for emails using their voice. This update is part of Google's new Workspace update. The feature aims to enhance user experience and productivity.

Google is launching Gemini Spark, its own version of OpenClaw, an always-on AI agent that can perform various tasks such as writing emails and monitoring credit card statements. Gemini Spark is powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash and runs on Google Cloud. The AI agent will connect to Google Workspace apps and third-party apps.

Google is launching a new AI image generation app called Pics to its Workspace platform. The app features a new way to edit AI images by clicking on the desired change and leaving a note. Pics is powered by Gemini and Google's Nano Banana 2 image model.

Google is rolling out redesigned Workspace app icons with a gradient look, replacing the old flat tone design. The new icons have a lighter to darker shade effect and some have switched from rainbow designs to single colors. This change is similar to the Google logo redesign from last year.

Anthropic has launched a new plugin called Claude for Small Business, designed to help small businesses automate core tasks such as payroll and payments. The plugin is available to Pro, Max, and Teams plan users and includes connectors to popular services like Intuit QuickBooks and PayPal. However, some business data may be used to train Anthropic's AI, Claude.

Vercel reported unauthorized access to internal systems via a compromised third-party AI tool's Google Workspace OAuth app. While services remain operational and no sensitive data was confirmed accessed, Solana DeFi teams are urged to rotate secrets and audit OAuth integrations for security.

Vercel disclosed a security breach linked to the compromise of third-party AI tool Context.ai, allowing unauthorized access to internal systems via an employee's Google Workspace account. The incident exposed limited customer credentials.

Google Workspace offers up to 14% off its Starter, Standard, and Plus plans through a promo code from WIRED, available for three months in 2026. The promotion aims to boost productivity by providing cost savings on workspace subscriptions.