The latest AI news we announced in March 2026
The latest AI news we announced in March 2026 For more than 20 years, we’ve invested in machine learning and AI research, tools and infrastructure to build products that make everyday life better for more people. Teams across Google are working on ways to unlock AI’s benefits in fields as wide-ranging as healthcare, crisis response and education. To keep you posted on our progress, we're doing a regular roundup of Google's most recent AI news. Here’s a look back at some of our AI announcements from March. This March, we focused on making AI feel even more helpful to your day-to-day world. We introduced updates to help Gemini understand your specific context — from your travel plans and work projects to your shopping preferences — giving you the option to turn your devices into proactive helpers. Whether you’re vibe coding an app, getting help on the go with Search Live or consulting a personalized health coach on your wrist, our March breakthroughs were all designed to help you work, create and live just a bit more intuitively. We expanded Search Live globally to everywhere AI Mode is available. Search Live rolled out in more than 200 countries and territories where AI Mode is available. Tap the "Live" icon in the Google app to engage in back-and-forth dialogue using your voice or camera feed — perfect for hands-free troubleshooting, real-time travel tips or identifying objects on the go. We also made Canvas in AI Mode available throughout the U.S. in English, providing a dedicated, dynamic workspace for organizing long-term plans and projects. The tool is more capable than ever with newly added support for creative writing and coding tasks directly within Search. We made it easier to create with Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive. AI Ultra and Pro subscribers can now access enhanced AI tools and productivity across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive. Gemini can securely synthesize information across your files, emails and the web to uncover useful insights and connect the dots for you while keeping your data safeguarded. Notably, Gemini in Sheets has achieved state-of-the-art performance, making it a more powerful partner for complex data analysis and collaborative tasks. We gave Google Maps a major upgrade with Gemini. This update introduced Ask Maps, a conversational experience that answers complex questions like, "Where can I charge my phone without a long wait for coffee?" It can even book reservations while you’re on the go. Drivers are also getting a redesigned experience with Immersive Navigation, which uses real-world imagery and natural directions to simplify routing and reduce on-road stress. We expanded Personal Intelligence to more people. We brought Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search, Gemini in Chrome and the Gemini app across the U.S. Whether you need shopping recommendations that actually fit your style or a travel itinerary built from your own plans, Personal Intelligence securely connects with your Google apps — like Gmail and Photos — to provide more personalized results. You’re always in charge: You choose…
