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AI overview are now part of the Gmail, launched on 8 January 2026, transforming how three billion users interact with their inboxes. The feature synthesizes lengthy email threads into concise summaries and answers natural language queries instantly, eliminating the need for keyword hunting through old messages.
Free access includes conversation summaries, Help Me Write for drafting and polishing emails, and Suggested Replies that match personal writing style. Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers unlock inbox questions, advanced Proofread checks, and enhanced features.
The upcoming AI Inbox targets information overload by filtering noise and prioritizing critical messages. It identifies important contacts through frequency analysis, contact lists, and inferred relationships from message content. Time-sensitive items like bill reminders and appointments surface automatically.
Gmail emphasizes secure processing with standard Google privacy protections, keeping user data under individual control. Next month brings deeper personalization as Help Me Write integrates context from other Google apps.
Powered by Gemini 3, features roll out first in the US with English language support, expanding to additional languages and regions in coming months.
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