Google held its annual Google for Brazil event on June 10, 2026, showcasing how its most advanced AI products and platforms are helping Brazilians thrive — from Gemini acting as a personal assistant to specialized AI experiences across Maps, Search, YouTube, and education.
The company announced that it continues to invest heavily in Brazil by expanding its engineering footprint, making its latest AI tools accessible, and providing training for Brazilians to succeed in the AI-driven economy.
Ask Maps Comes to Brazil in Portuguese
A standout announcement was Ask Maps, arriving in Brazil in Portuguese. This feature transforms exploration into a simple conversation by combining the world's freshest map data with Google's Gemini models. Brazilians can ask for things like "Find me places nearby with great pastéis that accept meal vouchers" and receive personalized recommendations with a customized map. The feature is rolling out now to top Local Guides, with a broader launch scheduled for July.
Gemini in Chrome Expands to Brazilian Users
Gemini in Chrome is expanding to Brazil, allowing users to chat with a personalized browsing assistant. The AI can summarize lengthy content, compare information across multiple tabs, and more — making web browsing significantly more efficient for Brazilian users.
AI-Powered ENEM Practice Tests
To help students prepare for the ENEM — the entrance exam for public universities in Brazil — Google is launching free, on-demand practice tests directly inside the Gemini app and in AI Mode next month. Gemini can help identify knowledge gaps, generate customized study plans, and prepare quick practice sessions, democratizing access to high-quality test preparation.
Agentic AI in Search and YouTube
Google is bringing agentic capabilities to AI Mode in Search, helping people book and manage restaurant reservations through a conversational experience. Additionally, Ask Studio is now available to most YouTube creators in Brazil, in Portuguese. This AI creative partner integrated into YouTube Studio helps summarize comments and feedback, understand channel statistics, and brainstorm ideas for future productions.
New Gemini Features for Small Businesses
Google introduced new Gemini app features tailored for small businesses, turning the app into a deeply knowledgeable partner that understands each brand. Gemini connects with Google Business Profile and uses real-time performance data to deliver tailored recommendations, helping Brazilian entrepreneurs grow their businesses more effectively.
FIFA World Cup 2026 AI Features
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 marking the first tournament since AI tools have been widely available, Google showed how AI can bring the tournament to life. Features include real-time information about games, live score visuals, pinned scores on mobile devices, team updates, and "where to watch" guides customized for Brazilian audiences.
In a major sports-tech collaboration, Google DeepMind is bringing TacticAI — its cutting-edge AI football tactics assistant — to Brazil in partnership with Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras and the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), demonstrating how assistive AI can revolutionize sports strategy.
Strengthening AI Education
Google.org announced over $1 million ($5 million reais) to expand the Experience AI program in Brazil, created by Google DeepMind and the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Google is also granting 100,000 new scholarships for Google Career Certificates, expanding the AI Futures Fund to Brazil, and partnering with Itaú bank and Vivo to offer Gemini AI Plus free trials.
Google Cloud is tripling its commitment to train Brazilians in AI and cloud technologies to 3 million people in the coming years, and will host a session in September to train 200,000 people in a single day.
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