Summary
- Google’s AI-powered tool, Gemini, will now summarise emails sent on Android and iPhone devices direct to the inbox, rather than as a separate function.
- It will summarise long emails and place the recaps at the top of messages.
- The tool previously helped write drafts, quick replies and manual summaries of emails.
- The function is being rolled out, but for now, it is only available for emails written in English.
- It is not available in the EU, the UK, Switzerland or Japan due to stricter data privacy laws.
- It can be disabled, and for individuals, the feature can be opted out of by switching off Smart Features in Gmail.
- For privacy hawks, this latest development could mean it is time to look at other email providers such as Proton Mail.
Importantly, the article adds that this development is another example of Google embedding AI into its products. This may be a time-saving development for busy people, but for those who are concerned about privacy and the accuracy of AI, it may signal another reason to reconsider the apps they use. It may also be worth turning off as a data privacy measure, just in case.