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Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With Free AI Summaries and a New AI Inbox

Google begins a U.S. rollout, reserving advanced inbox queries alongside proofreading for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Overview

  • AI Overviews now summarize long email threads for all users at no cost, with Help Me Write and upgraded Suggested Replies also expanding broadly.
  • Natural‑language Q&A across inboxes and the new Proofread tool require Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions, starting on the web.
  • An experimental AI Inbox that prioritizes to‑dos, VIPs, and key updates is live for trusted testers, with a wider release planned in the coming months.
  • Google confirms Gemini 3 powers the features and says the launch starts in English for U.S. accounts, with more regions and languages to follow.
  • The company says inbox data stays within a secure privacy boundary and is not used to train models, as coverage notes ongoing concerns about accuracy and user trust.