Takeaways
- A TikTok video about Claude's Google integration sparked interest in AI productivity tools
- The hosts realized they already had access to Gemini through their Google Workspace subscription
- Gemini is not enabled by default in Google Workspace and requires administrator activation
- Once enabled, Gemini appears in the top right corner of all Google Workspace apps
- Gemini can help organize emails without needing expensive third-party plugins ($20-40/month)
- Using existing tools effectively can be more valuable than chasing "shiny" new integrations
- Small business owners who are their own Workspace administrators can easily enable these features
- The integration works "fantastically" across the entire Google Workspace ecosystem
- Sometimes the best solution is to "use the tools you've got" rather than creating complex custom integrations
Chapters
00:00 TikTok Discovery of AI Integration
00:48 Realizing the Value of Existing Gemini Access
01:44 How to Enable Gemini in Google Workspace
02:46 Practical Applications for Email Organization