Google’s AI Assistant is ready to take over your calendar and schedule your meetings

Google is introducing a new solution Powered by Gemini The scheduling feature is designed to eliminate one of the most universal workplace frustrations: finding a meeting time that actually works.

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The new tool, called Help Me Schedule, launches Tuesday in Gmail and Google Calendar. It uses Google Gemini ai To automatically suggest meeting times when you email someone outside your organization — even when you can’t see their calendar.

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How it works

when Gmail It detects that you’re trying to set up a meeting, it adds a “Help me schedule” button right inside your email draft. Click it and Gemini will suggest some ideal time periods based on your calendar availability and the context of your email conversation.

So, if someone asks to catch up for 30 minutes next week, Gemini will show you half-hour blocks before the end of the week that fit your schedule. You can edit and drop suggestions directly into your email.

Once the recipient chooses a time, the meeting is automatically added to both calendars.

Unlike traditional scheduling links or availability sharing, Help Me Scheduling is designed for one-on-one coordination, rather than multi-person meetings, to handle quick scheduling exchanges that still consume time.

The feature arrives amid a steady stream of AI-powered updates At Google, furthering Google’s quest to make Gemini an essential part of everyday life, including work.

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