Google has announced that its AI model, Gemini, will now automatically generate summaries for extended email threads for certain users. The feature enhancement, detailed in a company blog post, expands upon the previous “Summarize this email” option.
The automatic summary generation will be available to users who have enabled smart features in Gmail, Chat, Meet, and Workspace. Google indicates that summaries will appear automatically “where a summary will be helpful,” specifically in lengthy threads or exchanges containing numerous replies. Currently, this functionality is limited to the English language.
For Gmail accounts managed by an administrator, such as those used in corporate or educational settings, the administrator has the authority to enable or disable these smart features.
Google’s help page states that, by default, these features are disabled for users located in Europe and Japan.
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This development is part of Google’s ongoing integration of AI technology across its product suite, which includes Gmail and Chrome. Earlier this month at the annual I/O event, Google revealed forthcoming AI-driven capabilities for Gmail, including intelligent reply suggestions and meeting scheduling assistance.
Google has also provided instructions for users who wish to disable the Gemini integration within Gmail.
