Google has unveiled new artificial intelligence features in Gmail, an attempt to update its 22-year-old messaging app amid increasing use of AI. The new features will initially be available in English in the US.<\/p>\n
The new features include helping users write messages, finding information hidden in email inboxes, and providing daily to-do lists. Some features will be available for free to all users, while others will require subscriptions.<\/p>\n
All Gmail users will have access to the \u201cHelp Me Write\u201d tool, which helps users with their grammar and wording. The technology analyzes users’ previous emails to better understand their writing style, allowing it to personalize emails and make real-time suggestions on how to respond to a message.<\/p>\n
Gmail also offers an AI overview feature that summarizes email exchanges and highlights key insights from longer threads. Both features will be available on the web and mobile versions of Gmail.<\/p>\n
Google offers paid Pro and Ultra subscribers access to technology that allows users to ask natural language questions directly in the Gmail search bar. Subscribers also have access to a dedicated chatbot for follow-up questions. For example, instead of manually searching for last month’s electric bill, a user could ask, "What was my electric bill last month?" and the AI will scan the user’s email history, highlight the information, and provide direct access to all relevant messages.<\/p>\n
Another feature, \u201cAI Inbox,\u201d is being made available to a handful of customers for testing. When enabled, the feature scans inboxes and suggests to-do lists and topics that users may want to explore. With the so-called \u201cCatch me up\u201d tool, users are now reminded of upcoming events and appointments.<\/p>\n
Integrating AI directly into Gmail could pose risks, as large language models can sometimes present incorrect or misleading information. Although users can proofread AI-powered messages before sending, the technology can potentially make mistakes. However, users can disable AI features by opening their Gmail account settings and scrolling to the \u201cSmart\u201d features and personalization section under the \u201cGeneral\u201d tab, then unchecking the \u201cEnable smart features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet\u201d checkbox and saving their changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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