Google Meet’s latest update puts Gemini right where you need it

At a glance:

• New Gemini prompt box placed in bottom‑left corner of Google Meet web interface
• Available for Google Workspace Business, Enterprise Standard and Plus customers
• Rollout began May 26 and may take up to 15 days to appear for all users

Placement and user experience

For months, the Ask Gemini prompt in Google Meet’s web interface was tucked away in the top‑right corner, only appearing after a user hovered over a small Gemini icon. That hidden location made the feature easy to overlook amid the typical clutter of presentations, chat messages, and the frequent “you’re on mute” interruptions. Starting with the May 26 rollout, Google moved the prompt box to the bottom‑left corner of the meeting window, placing it directly in the user’s primary field of view.

By surfacing the prompt in a constant, low‑distraction spot, Google intends to turn Gemini into a more active participant rather than a hidden utility. The new placement reduces the friction of locating the feature and encourages frequent use during calls. Early adopters report that the visibility boost leads to quicker access to summarization and action‑item generation without breaking concentration.

Functional capabilities and integration

Ask Gemini can:

• Summarize meeting goals and discussion topics
• Pull out key takeaways and action items
• Help late joiners catch up on missed discussions These capabilities enable automatic summarization of meeting goals, extraction of action items, and real‑time catch‑up for late participants. The functionality remains unchanged from previous releases, preserving the same AI assistance while improving accessibility.

Ask Gemini’s catch‑up features depend on the “Take Notes for Me” setting being enabled during the call. When this option is active, the AI can generate a condensed recap for users who join late, eliminating the need for manual notes. The core functionality — summarizing, extracting action items, and assisting participants — has not changed since the feature’s initial rollout.

Rollout schedule and availability

The rollout officially began on May 26, and Google has indicated that it may take up to 15 days for the new bottom‑left prompt placement to become visible to all users. During this period, organizations with Ask Gemini in Meet already enabled will see the change first, while others will receive the update gradually. This staggered delivery ensures that server‑side configurations can be synchronized across the global network.

Ask Gemini in Meet is currently available for Google Workspace Business, Enterprise Standard and Plus customers. These tiers represent the core paid plans that provide the necessary AI capabilities for enterprise‑grade collaboration. Customers on the Business Starter, Business Standard, or Enterprise Essentials plans will need to upgrade to qualify for the feature.