The pace of innovation in Chrome Enterprise and ChromeOS continues to accelerate. Earlier this year, we launched a wave of powerful AI-driven features designed to fundamentally change how you manage your fleet and support your end-users.
We’ve summarized the key developments below, focusing on the practical, day-to-day applications for your administrative work.
Part 1: Empowering IT: AI in the Admin Console
Updates focus heavily on simplifying the most time-consuming aspects of device management using Google AI and Gemini.
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1. Chrome Admin Assistance (Gemini Chatbot) |
Instant, conversational support and task execution. Instead of navigating complex menus, you can simply ask the chatbot in natural language to perform an action. For example, "What is the status of device serial number X?" or "Initiate a remote reboot for device Y." This significantly cuts down on routine, manual administrative tasks. SIgn up as a trusted tester to avail. |
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2. Natural Language Processing (NLP) Search |
Find policies and devices instantly without precise keywords. No more guessing policy names or remembering exact search syntax. You can now use plain English for complex queries like: "Show me all devices enrolled last month" or "Find the policy for blocking USB storage." This makes fleet audits and configuration checks much faster. |
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3. Intelligent Recommendations (Related Settings) |
Ensure comprehensive and optimized configurations. When you’re viewing the details of one policy (e.g., microphone control settings), the Admin Console now surfaces other logically related policies (like audio output settings). This prevents overlooked settings and ensures a more complete and secure setup. |
Part 2: Powering end-users (and reducing your tickets)
While your focus is on the fleet, these end-user-facing AI enhancements are vital because they impact user productivity and, ultimately, your support load.
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Gemini integration in Google Workspace: If your organisation does have Workspace, users now have powerful AI assistants in Gmail (summarizing threads, composing faster), Docs, Sheets, and Slides. As an Admin, you can easily pin Gemini to the Chromebook shelf, ensuring simple, centralized access for all employees.
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AI built into ChromeOS: Users gain productivity tools that work across any application, not just Google's. Features like Help me read and Help me write assist with comprehension and content creation in third-party or web applications. Furthermore, AI-enhanced video call controls and Live Translate directly on the device improve meeting quality and cross-lingual collaboration, leading to less friction and fewer support requests for connectivity/tool issues.
Part 3: The Right Hardware
To unlock these most advanced AI experiences, organizations should look to Chromebook Plus devices, which meet a higher standard for performance and memory. When planning your next refresh cycle, ensure the hardware can support the full stack of new AI capabilities to maximize user benefit.
Ready for the Deep Dive?
Be sure to read the full post: The IT Admin's Guide to Google AI.
