Google has expanded Gemini Deep Research with a major new capability: the tool can now access information from Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat, allowing users to generate reports and analyses that draw directly from their personal or team data alongside web sources. The update marks one of the most significant integrations yet for Gemini, blurring the line between private workspace tools and AI-assisted research.
With the new feature, Gemini Deep Research can analyze context from emails, documents, presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, and chat discussions to build more complete insights. For example, users can now launch a market analysis using internal brainstorming notes, relevant email exchanges, and project timelines stored in Drive, while automatically incorporating supporting data from the web. Similarly, a competitive report can cross-reference public information with internal strategy decks and chat discussions to provide a fuller view of company positioning.
The feature is available immediately for desktop users, with mobile access expected to roll out in the coming days. To activate it, users simply select “Deep Research” from the Tools menu in Gemini and choose which sources to include. Google emphasizes that this integration is designed to help professionals and researchers consolidate fragmented information without switching between multiple apps, improving both speed and context in their workflow.
While the update introduces a powerful new layer of convenience, it also raises familiar questions about data privacy and control. Google has stated that users maintain full ownership of their content and that personal data from Gmail, Drive, or Chat will not be used to train Gemini’s models. Still, the deeper connection between Gemini and private user data underscores the growing tension between AI assistance and information governance across enterprise and personal environments.
The expanded access marks a clear step toward positioning Gemini as a central productivity hub across Google Workspace, not just a conversational or research assistant. By linking structured and unstructured data from user files with real-time web information, Google is aiming to make Gemini a more comprehensive research and decision-making tool for individuals and teams alike.
