Topic: google drive

  • Google Drive adds AI ransomware protection

    Google Drive adds AI ransomware protection

    Google Drive now uses AI to automatically stop file synchronization when ransomware is detected, protecting cloud-stored documents from encryption and ensuring a restorable copy remains available. The system alerts users via desktop and email notifications, allowing easy file recovery through Goo...

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  • Google's AI Ransomware Defense Has Critical Limits

    Google's AI Ransomware Defense Has Critical Limits

    Google has introduced an AI-powered defense for its Drive desktop application that detects ransomware behavior in real-time and stops cloud synchronization to prevent widespread infection. This feature acts as a supplementary security layer, using an AI model trained on millions of ransomware-enc...

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  • Google's New Desktop App Brings Spotlight Search to Windows

    Google's New Desktop App Brings Spotlight Search to Windows

    Google has launched a new desktop app for Windows that enables unified search across local files, apps, Google Drive, and the web via an Alt + Space shortcut. The app includes Google Lens for on-screen text and image actions and an AI Mode for handling complex, multi-step questions. Currently ava...

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  • Share Your Custom Google Gemini AI Assistants, Called Gems

    Share Your Custom Google Gemini AI Assistants, Called Gems

    Google has introduced a feature allowing users to share custom Gemini AI assistants, known as Gems, similar to sharing documents on Google Drive, enhancing collaborative use across teams and projects. Initially part of a paid subscription, Gems enable tailored AI chatbots for various purposes, an...

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  • Google's Windows Search App Outshines Microsoft's Built-In Tool

    Google's Windows Search App Outshines Microsoft's Built-In Tool

    Google has launched a new desktop search app for Windows that combines web results, local files, and cloud documents into a fast, streamlined interface. The app is currently in an experimental phase for personal accounts but performs reliably, with a default shortcut (Alt+Space) to quickly access...

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