Step 1: Turn off AI features for the entire organization
- Sign in to your Google Admin Console.
- Go to Menu > Apps > Google Workspace > Google Meet.
- Click on Gemini Settings (or Meet Gemini settings).
- At the top left, ensure the Top-level organization is selected.
- Select Off (or disable "Ask Gemini" and "Take notes for me").
- Click Save. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Step 2: Create a custom Configuration Group
- In the Admin Console, go to Menu > Directory > Groups.
- Click Create group to add a new custom group (e.g., Meet AI Allowed Users).
- Add the single user to this group. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Step 3: Explicitly allow the app for that specific group
- Return to Menu > Apps > Google Workspace > Google Meet > Gemini Settings.
- On the left side, select the Configuration Group you just created.
- Change the service status from "Off (inherited)" to On (or check to enable the AI features).
- Click Save