Google Calendar Adds Gemini AI for Scheduling

Google has launched a new artificial intelligence feature in its Calendar app, powered by the Gemini assistant, to streamline meeting scheduling for Workspace users. The update, which began rolling out this week, automatically suggests optimal times based on participants' availability, aiming to eliminate the back-and-forth often required to coordinate group events.

When users create a new event in Google Calendar through Workspace, the "Suggested times" option appears, allowing Gemini to scan the calendars of invited attendees, provided the organizer has access to them. The AI considers working hours, existing commitments, and potential conflicts to generate a list of viable slots. Organizers can then select and confirm the best option directly within the app. This process integrates seamlessly into the event creation workflow, reducing manual checks across multiple schedules.

The feature also addresses rescheduling challenges. If several invitees decline an invitation, a banner notification appears in the event details, proposing a new time when all participants are free. Users can update the invite with a single click, avoiding the need to restart the planning process....