Google Rolls Out New Generative AI Features in Gmail for Enhanced Inbox Management
Google has added new Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to its highly popular service, Gmail. Nearly two years after introducing AI in its search engine, Google has now brought in 'Generative AI' tools to help manage user inboxes and speed up the email writing process. Some of these features are free, while others require a fee.
Under the new features, users will no longer need to type keywords to search for old emails in their inbox. They can search by directly asking questions, such as, 'What is the name of the job recruiter I met last month?'
Furthermore, Google is testing a new AI inbox set for release this year, which will automatically create a to-do list for the user based on the conversations in their emails. Additionally, a 'Proofreader' to correct grammar and a 'Response Generator' for replying have also been added.
- What are the Free and Paid Features?
Google has now made some features that previously required payment available for free. These include 'Suggested Reply' which writes responses according to the user's old writing style, 'AI Overview' which shows summaries of long conversations, and the 'Help Me Write' button. Using 'Help Me Write', if a user commands, 'Write a letter to ask why the electricity bill was so high,' the AI will prepare the draft.
On the other hand, 'AI Overview for Search' is available for customers paying $20 a month. This feature will find and provide the exact answer to the question you ask among thousands of emails accumulated in the inbox. For example, asking, 'What is the name of the plumber who repaired my toilet last year?' it directly provides the name and contact information.
Privacy Concerns: To use all these features, Google's AI assistant 'Gemini' needs access to the user's entire inbox. Experts have expressed concern that this could affect personal privacy.
However, Google claims that although machines analyze the emails, none of its employees will read anyone's personal emails.
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