What is Google's new 'Canvas' and how does it change how we use AI?

Question, answer. Question, answer: AI apps such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini have so far been operated in the chat format. Google is now significantly expanding this comparatively rigid operating concept. — Photo: Andrej Sokolow/dpa

SAN JOSE: Google has rolled out an expansion of its Gemini AI platform aimed at moving users away from the rigid Q&A chat format and improving how we interact with AI-generated results.

The new feature, called "Canvas," provides an interactive workspace within Gemini, allowing users to edit and optimise AI-generated content directly.