Google Meet New Feature: Enhancements for custom and AI-generated backgrounds

Google introducing two improvements for creating custom background images with Gemini in Google Meet:

First, Google upgraded the image generation model, which will significantly improve the visual appeal and quality of generated backgrounds, while also better representing user requests.

Next, Google added several new preset styles to help you get started creating your own backgrounds. Specifically, you’ll see options for the following:

• Professional office
• Bookshelf
• Stylish living room
• Cozy living room
• Tropical beach
• Fantasy castle
• Sci-fi spaceship

To enable or disable the ability to create backgrounds with Gemini

• Go to Admin console > Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Google Meet > Meet video setting.

Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 6, 2025

Available for Google Workspace:

• Business Standard and Plus
• Enterprise Standard and Plus
• Also available with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on

Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature:

• Gemini Business*
• Gemini Enterprise*
• AI Meetings and Messages*

*As of January 15, 2025, Google is no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. 

Source: Google