Google today previewed the future of Gmail, with new features like AI Overviews for search that are rolling out starting today and the upcoming ”AI Inbox.” This comes as Gmail has over 3 billion monthly active users.
Similar to google.com, AI Overviews in Gmail search will let you ask questions and get back AI-generated responses immediately to save you from having to open an email or check through multiple threads. It starts with the search bar prompting you to “Get answers from Gmail.”
Instead of hunting for keywords or digging through a year of emails, just use natural language, like “Who was the plumber that gave me a quote for the bathroom renovation last year?” Gemini’s advanced reasoning pulls the answer, instantly summarizing the exact details you need.
You can ask your question naturally, with the existing search experience loading normally as Gmail reviews your request, scans your inbox, analyzes your message, and creates your overview.
Gmail will reference past threads and provide citations to them. AI Overviews in Search are rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, while the summaries that appear when you open an email thread are going free for all users.
The new Proofread performs advanced grammar, tone, and style checks. It goes beyond typos to analyze drafts for clarity and structure. Found issues are underlined and Google might suggest you: Improve word choice, Simplify the sentence (like splitting to avoid run-ons), Correct spelling, or Make concise.
This feature is also available for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, starting on the web.
The new AI Inbox will be a new view alongside your existing list of emails. “AI Inbox” with a sparkle icon appears above “Inbox” in the Gmail side panel on the web.
Google’s goal is to provide a personalized briefing or snapshot of your inbox that instantly surfaces the information you need instead of the message. This includes a greeting that offers a count, with the last refresh time noted in the corner.
The first section shows “Suggested to-dos” that you need to take on, like bills, reminders, and other short-term tasks. Gmail notes in bold what you have to do and that’s followed by more details, including the ability to see the originating email(s).
“Topics to catch up on” are still important, but not immediately actionable. The topic is followed by bullet points that provide useful context.
AI Inbox, along with the other features announced today, is powered by Gemini 3. On the privacy front, Google reiterates that your personal Workspace content is not used to train its AI models. Google has a new “engineered privacy” processing environment. This private space dedicated to your information means data doesn’t leave the secure boundary. You can turn off AI features by disabling smart features at any time.
AI Inbox is coming first to Trusted Testers, with broader availability in the coming months.
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