Google has revealed that it is adding a host of new AI tools and features to Gmail to offer users a smarter, more efficient way to stay in touch.
The company has unveiled a series of updates to its email service that it says will help Gmail “enter the Gemini era.”
More AI in Gmail
In a blog post announcing the new additions, Google noted that the nature of email itself has changed significantly since Gmail launched in 2004.
Managing inboxes has become a full-time job for many of us, and Google hopes AI will help provide the solution.
In particular, the new AI Inbox for Gmail seeks to help remove the clutter from overcrowded inboxes, effectively acting as a daily briefing for users.
Currently in testing ahead of a wider launch later this year, the tool can identify which messages or tasks need to be prioritized, based on data such as the people you email the most, meaning important emails are flagged and addressed first.
AI overviews, previously seen (not always positively) in Google Search, are now coming to Gmail. Working almost identically, the feature will be able to quickly search and condense information from a variety of sources (in this case, your emails) into a short and (hopefully useful) summary.
Users can also ask Gmail a question in natural language (like “Who was the plumber who gave me a quote for a bathroom renovation last year?”) with Gemini tracking their messages and getting a response.
AI Overview conversation summaries will be available now, however the ability to ask questions in your inbox with AI Overviews is only available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers for now.
Finally, Gmail’s “Help Me Write” tool is being expanded and updated to help users create better, smarter emails.
The service now includes new Suggested Replies, an update to the previous Smart Replies feature, which scans the context of your conversations to provide quick and relevant options. These will be written in your own style and tone of voice, and users will receive a draft to refine before approving it.
Additionally, a new proofreading feature offers improved grammar and syntax checking, as well as the ability to detect errors in tone and style, ensuring your message is as polished as possible.
Help Me Write and Suggested Answers are now rolling out for free to all users, and the Correction feature is currently only available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
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