Google has introduced a new set of updates to Google AI Studio, aimed at simplifying development workflows, unifying creative tools, and improving overall control. Based on user feedback, these upgrades remove friction, create a single workspace, and offer clearer visibility across projects.
Unified Playground for all AI models
The latest update brings a single, integrated Playground where developers can access Google’s Gemini, GenMedia (featuring the new Veo 3.1 capabilities), Text-to-Speech (TTS), and Live models in one place.
The new setup removes the need to switch tabs or contexts, allowing users to move seamlessly between text, image, video, and voice outputs. Google has also refined the Chat UI for consistent controls and a smoother interaction experience.
Smarter start and better context
Several platform improvements have been made to help users get started quickly and work with more context:
- New Welcome Homepage: A command center displaying available tools, recent updates, and quick project access.
- Rate Limit Dashboard: Provides real-time usage insights and limit tracking to help manage scaling and prevent overages.
- Maps Grounding: Allows models to use Google Maps data, integrating real-world location context directly into creative workflows.
Enhanced prompt and key management
Two highly requested features have been added to provide more flexibility and save time:
- Saved System Instructions: Users can now store and reuse system prompts without clearing chats, enabling consistent instructions across sessions.
- Revamped API Key Page: The redesigned interface supports grouping and renaming of API keys for better organization across multiple projects.
Outlook
Google describes this update as a step toward strengthening AI Studio’s foundation. The company also announced that a “week of vibe coding” is coming next, which will introduce a faster way to turn a single idea into a functional AI-powered app.
Availability
The new features and improvements are now available to all Google AI Studio users.