Google is enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, introducing new features to Gmail that will help users manage their email more efficiently. The Gemini side panel will provide tools to summarize email threads, draft messages, and locate hard-to-find messages. Users can also ask the AI questions and receive proactive instructions.
While these new features are only available to paid Gemini users, such as Google Workspace customers with specific add-ons or a Google One AI Premium subscription, they have the potential to be very helpful for users looking to streamline their email management process. However, analysts warn against relying solely on AI for important work tasks due to its potential inaccuracies.
To ensure accuracy, it is recommended to verify any content generated by AI before taking action, such as reviewing draft emails before sending them. In addition to Gmail, Gemini features are also being introduced to Drive, Docs, and Slides apps. While the specific capabilities in these applications have not been detailed yet, it is expected that Gemini will offer similar functionalities in these apps, such as drafting documents and building presentations with voice commands.
