Anthropic has announced two key updates to its AI assistant, Claude, aimed at enhancing its research capabilities and integration with Google Workspace. These updates position Claude as a more versatile tool for both personal and professional use.
The Research feature allows Claude to conduct systematic, multi-step investigations across internal work contexts and the web. It operates autonomously, performing iterative searches to explore various angles of a query and resolve open questions. This approach ensures thorough answers supported by citations, enabling users to verify the information. Research is designed for tasks requiring high-quality responses within tight timeframes, making it useful for activities such as competitive analysis, academic research, or technical problem-solving. The feature is currently in early beta for Max, Team, and Enterprise plans in the United States, Japan, and Brazil.
Today we’re launching Research, alongside a new Google Workspace integration.
— Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) April 15, 2025
Claude now brings together information from your work and the web. pic.twitter.com/FfHXJLCJf7
The Google Workspace integration expands Claude’s ability to interact with Gmail, Calendar, and Google Docs. By securely accessing emails, calendar events, and documents, Claude can compile meeting notes, extract action items from email threads, and search relevant files without manual uploads or repeated context-setting. This functionality benefits diverse user groups:
- Marketing teams can streamline product launch planning.
- Sales teams can prepare detailed client briefings.
- Engineers can integrate technical solutions.
- Students can create personalized study plans.
- Parents can organize family schedules efficiently.
The integration is available in beta for all paid users globally.
Additionally, Anthropic has introduced Google Docs cataloging for Enterprise plan administrators. This feature uses retrieval augmented generation techniques to index organizational documents securely. It allows Claude to locate information buried in lengthy or dispersed files while maintaining data confidentiality.
These updates underscore Anthropic's commitment to making Claude a robust collaborative partner. They reflect an emphasis on balancing speed with accuracy while addressing varied user needs across industries. With features like Research and Workspace integration now accessible in select regions and plans, Anthropic aims to broaden Claude’s utility in decision-making and productivity workflows.
