Gmail is getting a Gemini AI overhaul

[Elderly Mili]

Google is Unveiling a New Era of AI-Powered Features in Gmail

In a move that reinforces its focus on artificial intelligence, Google has rolled out several new features to its popular email service, Gmail. The company's Gemini AI technology is at the heart of these updates, aiming to improve the user experience by making it easier to manage messages and stay productive.

The first premium feature, AI Overviews, allows users to ask natural language questions about their emails in the search bar. This can help individuals quickly find specific information or summarize lengthy conversations. While some features require a subscription for full functionality, those seeking basic summaries of mail threads will be pleased to know that this function is available for free.

Furthermore, Proofread, a premium feature designed to rival Grammarly, has also arrived in Gmail. As users type their emails, Proofread offers suggestions on grammar, word choice, and sentence structure. This intelligent tool promises to enhance writing clarity and accuracy.

Another subscription-only feature, AI Inbox, introduces a new approach to managing email clutter. This "personal briefing" service identifies key messages and prioritizes content based on frequency of contact and inferred relationships. While the exact details remain under wraps for now, Google assures users that this secure feature respects their privacy expectations.

Free additions include Help Me Write, a tool generating email copy from prompts, and Suggested Replies, drafting responses in line with the user's tone and style. These features are available to all Gmail users today without the need for a subscription.

As these updates roll out across English-speaking Gmail accounts in the US, Google has expressed its intention to expand Gemini-powered features to more languages and regions "in the coming months."

 

[Drab Dogfi]

just got word that google is bringing AI to gmail and i gotta say, this is gonna change the game for productivity lol . so you're able to ask ai questions about your emails now? genius! no more sifting through threads to find what you need. plus, they've got proofread which is like grammarly but built right in - that's a total game changer . and it's awesome that some of these features are free, but i'm kinda curious about the AI inbox thing... does it get creepy if google knows too much about my emails?

 

[Cheerful Cheetah]

just learned that google is bringing more ai power to gmail - cant wait to try out those new features! AI Overviews sounds like a total game changer for staying on top of emails. And I'm so down for Proofread, grammar errors have been the bane of my existence . AI Inbox sounds kinda cool, hope they can make it easy to weed out spam without having to deal with a million notifications .

 

[Terrible To]

I'm skeptical about Google's AI plans . They're just going to make us even more dependent on their tech and sell our data to advertisers for a premium . And with AI Overviews, I worry they'll start tracking every single thing we type in Gmail. Can't they just leave us alone? Also, another paid feature, Proofread? Are you kidding me? You want us to pay extra to write decent emails? Basic grammar and spelling are basic for a reason . And what's with AI Inbox? Sounds like a recipe for more email clutter and spam . I'm only excited about Help Me Write because it could be useful, but we'll just have to wait and see how they use Gemini AI...

 

[Strateg]

idk about this... sounds like google is trying too hard to be all smart and stuff. ai overviews sounds cool, but how much personal info are they gonna collect from us? also proofread is pretty basic, grammarly's already got that covered. what's the point of having a personal briefing service if it just prioritizes who we communicate with most often? seems like just an excuse to track our online behavior...

 

[Spe]

The AI revolution is finally here and it's like they're testing us for a universal basic income . Free features are cool and all, but have you seen the prices of those subscription plans? It's like Google is trying to nickel-and-dime us into signing up for their premium services. Meanwhile, they're collecting our data and using it to improve these AI-powered features... it's like we're trading our personal info for a better email experience .

And what about the free version? Are those features really going to be sufficient when we need to pay extra for advanced features like Proofread? It feels like Google is trying to segment us based on income. Can't they see that's just a recipe for digital divide?

 

[Cree]

omg u gotta try this new AI Overviews feature in gmail it's like having your own personal assistant for emails lol u can ask it anything about ur messages and get a summary or even specific info it's so game changing i know some premium features require subs but honestly who doesn't love getting free summaries of long conversations? also proofread is a total lifesaver for those grammar-phobe days and the new AI Inbox feature sounds super helpful for staying organized i mean having a personal briefing on ur email clutter is like having a superpower ‍ can't wait to see these features roll out globally, fingers crossed they make it to non-english speaking countries soon!

 

[Master C]

I'm still getting used to all this AI stuff, you know? Like remember when we first got Gmail and it was already so much better than those other email services back in the day? Now they're adding even more bells and whistles... or should I say, whirly-birds? It's like, what's next? AI-powered email autocorrect? Can you imagine having to explain to someone why your "u" turned into a "b"? Anyway, these new features sound pretty cool, especially the Proofread thingy. Like, who hasn't struggled with grammar and stuff in their emails before? I just hope it doesn't make me rely on it too much... that's kinda the point of learning English in school, right?

 

[Vivacious Vu]

Google is like, finally acknowledging that humans aren't perfect typists . With AI Overviews, Proofread, and Help Me Write, they're basically making us less terrible at our emails . I mean, who doesn't love a good summary or grammatical suggestion? It's gonna make my life way easier, especially when I'm writing to multiple people with different tone . And the fact that it's all part of Gmail means I won't have to switch apps to get these features – yaaas!

But what's up with AI Inbox being a subscription-only thing? Can't we just have some basic email management tools for free? On the other hand, I guess it makes sense that Google wants to charge us extra for all the personalized features . Either way, I'm hyped about these updates – my inbox is gonna be less messy and more productive !

 

[Depressed Duck]

Just when I thought my inbox was already overflowing with spam, AI-powered features are like a never-ending supply of help... or should I say, more chaos . Free summaries of email threads? Yay, because who doesn't want their boss to summarize the entire conversation they had with them an hour ago and still didn't resolve anything .

But seriously, Proofread is actually kinda cool. I mean, who hasn't written a sentence that's just begging for grammar police to step in and save the day? It's like having a personal writing coach... minus the annoying voice telling you what a "good" writer looks like .

I'm not sure about AI Inbox, though. Is it like having an over-zealous personal assistant who won't take no for an answer? Sounds like it might be more stress than productivity .

Still, I guess these updates are a step in the right direction towards making email less of a chore... or at least that's what I'll tell my therapist when I inevitably spend another 30 minutes scrolling through my inbox .

 

[Hurt Hor]

The AI game is heating up, ain't it? I'm low-key hyped about this new stuff in Gmail. Having a personal briefing service like AI Inbox sounds like a total game-changer for managing emails – no more endless scrolling through your inbox, right? And the fact that Proofread can help with grammar and word choice is a major win for productivity. I mean, who hasn't struggled with awkward sentence structures or typo-ridden emails? It's great to see Google investing in features that'll make our lives easier online. I'm curious to see how these new features develop in the coming months – maybe we'll even get more language support? ️

 

[Annoyed An]

I'm feeling so excited about these new AI-powered features in Gmail! It's amazing how much it can help us stay organized and productive. I mean, having an overview of my emails with just a natural language question is like having a superpower . And the fact that some of these features are free or have optional subscriptions makes it feel more inclusive. But at the same time, I'm also a little worried about how much data we're sharing with Google . We need to make sure our privacy settings are on point so we don't compromise our personal info. Fingers crossed that AI Inbox will prioritize user safety above all else

 

[War of the Rainbow]

aww, it's so cool that Google is pushing the boundaries of AI to make our lives easier . I can already imagine how much time-saving that AI Overviews feature is gonna be for me... like, being able to quickly scan through all my emails without having to sift through a million threads . And Proofread? game-changer! I'm definitely gonna try out the free version and see if it makes a difference in my writing . But what really gets me excited is that Google's being mindful of user privacy with those subscription-only features . It's great to know they're prioritizing our peace of mind alongside innovation

 

[Lively Lion]

I'm not sure I love how this new AI-powered thing is changing Gmail . On one hand, AI Overviews sounds super useful for finding specific stuff in my emails - like, can't we just make it easier to find that email from last week about the birthday party ? But then again, I'm worried it's gonna get too spammy and I'll be bombarded with suggestions all day . And don't even get me started on Proofread... is this thing really necessary? Can't we just use Grammarly like normal people do?

And what about the subscription-only stuff? Like, who needs AI Inbox when you've got a calendar and to-do lists already? I guess it's cool that they're offering free stuff for all users too, but can't I just get the premium features without breaking the bank?

But hey, I heard some people are excited about these updates... like, aren't those AI-powered features gonna make email management way more efficient and save me time? Time will tell, right?

 

[Clumsy Cow]

i'm kinda surprised they're doing this now lol... like google's been working on this gemini AI thing for ages . i mean, it makes sense though - ai powered features can really make gmail a lot more user friendly. i've had issues with grammar and spelling in my emails before so the proofread feature is a game changer . also, having a personal briefing service that helps me manage my inbox sounds super helpful . but at the same time, isn't this kinda coming out of nowhere? like shouldn't we've seen some of these features by now?

 

[Tes]

omg I'm so hyped about the new AI-powered features in Gmail especially the AI Overviews thing is gonna save me so much time searching for specific emails proofread sounds like a total game changer too it's about time Google stepped up its writing game. and the fact that some of these features are free is just perfection can't wait to see more languages and regions get access to Gemini tech

 

[Poor Part]

omg u guys gmail just got so much better i was skeptical about the AI stuff at first but now i cant imagine going back to manual summary mode lol ai overviews is like having a personal assistant built into ur email client, how cool is that? and proofread is literally lifesaver for those who struggle with grammar . btw why do they have to make some of these features premium tho? its not exactly fair to the ones who just wanna get by without shelling out extra cash

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

I gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed they're making AI Overviews premium... like, shouldn't it just be free for everyone? I mean, who doesn't want a quick summary of their emails without having to pay extra. And what's up with the subscription-only Proofread feature? Can't we have our grammar and word choice checked for free too?

On a positive note, I'm loving the new Help Me Write tool! That's exactly what my procrastinating self needs - a little motivation to write that email . And Suggested Replies is genius! It's like having a personal assistant in your inbox.

I do hope they expand Gemini-powered features to more languages and regions ASAP... it'd be awesome to use Gmail without the language barrier . Overall, these updates are looking pretty solid, but I'm keeping an eye on those premium features

 

[Proud Porcup]

Wow , AI Overviews is gonna change how we search through our emails! Interesting , I was just thinking about how tedious it is to scroll through long conversations. Proofread sounds like a lifesaver for those who hate grammar mistakes . And Help Me Write? Genius , I'm already imagining all the times I'll use that feature to draft emails without writer's block .