Google expands Gemini Deep Research to Gmail, Drive, and Chat

Google has expanded its Gemini Deep Research tool to access data across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat. The integration allows users to generate tailored research reports using both internal Workspace data and web sources. The feature is live on desktop and will reach mobile users in the coming days.

Gemini Deep Research is part of Google’s effort to make its AI assistant more context-aware. Users can now specify which sources the AI should analyze, selecting from web results, email threads, shared files, and chat histories. The system then compiles the information into concise summaries or reports, making it suitable for professional use cases such as project tracking, competitor research, or client briefings.

According to Google, all Workspace data used by Deep Research remains private and compliant with organizational data settings. The AI model processes user content temporarily to generate responses without storing or reusing the information for training.

The update positions Gemini more directly against Microsoft’s Copilot for Microsoft 365, which already integrates with Outlook, Teams, and Office documents. By bringing Workspace data into Gemini’s research workflow, Google is aiming to make its ecosystem more self-contained and competitive for enterprise productivity.

Analysts expect the move to accelerate adoption among Workspace users who rely on Gemini for daily tasks, giving them an AI tool that blends external information with company context. The feature also signals Google’s ongoing shift from static chatbot assistance toward fully embedded, personalized AI research systems within its productivity suite.