Google has announced a major expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence features across Gmail, introducing AI-powered tools designed to help users manage emails more efficiently on the world’s most widely used email platform.
In a statement released on Thursday, the company said the new Gemini-powered features will be rolled out in phases and, in some cases, enabled by default. Users who prefer not to use the AI tools will need to manually opt out of the features within their inbox settings.
Among the most notable upgrades is Gmail’s enhanced ability to summarize lengthy email threads. According to Google, when users open an email conversation with multiple replies, Gemini will automatically synthesize the discussion into a concise summary highlighting the key points. The update is aimed at reducing the time spent reading long email chains and improving productivity.
Google also confirmed that AI Overviews—previously introduced at the top of Google Search results—are being integrated into Gmail, further embedding Gemini across its consumer-facing products. The company said the move is part of its broader strategy to infuse generative AI into everyday digital experiences.
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Gmail currently serves more than 3 billion users globally, giving Google a significant distribution advantage as it competes with generative AI leaders such as OpenAI and Anthropic in an increasingly crowded market.
The latest update builds on earlier Gemini integrations introduced last year, which allowed users to search emails using natural language, draft messages from prompts, refine grammar, and generate personalized responses. Google is now enhancing its “Suggested Replies” feature—an evolution of the earlier “Smart Replies”—by using deeper contextual understanding of email conversations to create more relevant, one-click responses. The company is also upgrading its proofreading tools to help users make emails clearer and more concise.
The rollout of these AI features comes amid strong momentum for Google’s broader AI strategy. Driven by investor confidence in its AI advancements, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, recently surpassed Apple in market capitalization for the first time since 2019. Meanwhile, competition in the AI sector remains intense, with OpenAI reaching a private market valuation of $500 billion late last year and Anthropic announcing a $350 billion valuation following a new funding round.
