Google has begun rolling out generative AI-powered tools in Gmail, aiming to help users manage cluttered inboxes and automate email writing. Some of the new features are free, while others will require a subscription.
The new tools allow users to ask Gmail questions such as What's the name of the job recruiter I met last month? and retrieve relevant messages instantly. Google is also testing an AI-powered inbox, set for broader release later this year, which automatically generates to-do lists and highlights tasks from email conversations.
Other features include automatic email summaries, suggested personalized replies, and a Help Me Write tool to draft messages based on short prompts. Paid AI tools, available under Google's subscription plans starting at 20 per month, include enhanced email searches and a proofreading assistant that can revise sentences for clarity and conciseness.
