Google Puts AI Tools Behind Paywall in Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Google is integrating its AI-powered Gemini microphones into three popular apps: Gmail, Docs, and Keep. The new features, dubbed Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live, will allow users to convert spoken ideas into written drafts or organized notes using voice commands.

The tools are being rolled out first to Google Workspace customers with AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra plans, while business customers on the Workspace platform will gain access later. This move marks a shift in strategy for Alphabet, which is pushing its AI capabilities behind a paywall.

According to Alphabet's quarterly filing, subscriptions and platforms revenue surged 15% to approximately $12.9 billion. However, with the stock trading at $335.35, Alphabet is trading 33.01% above its estimated value of $252.12.