Google is adding these AI features to Gmail [Video]

Just weeks after Apple postponed approval of an email app due to concerns about its artificial intelligence (AI) features, Google announced that AI tools are coming to Gmail and other company products.

“Google has been investing in AI for many years and bringing its benefits to individuals, businesses and communities,” said a Tuesday announcement. “Whether it’s publishing state-of-the-art research, building helpful products or developing tools and resources that enable others, we’re committed to making AI accessible to everyone.”

For a “limited set of trusted users” who work with Google Workspace – which includes Gmail, Google’s calendar, Google Drive and more – new AI features will include an option to write in a topic and have Google docs generate a draft. Already, more than 3 billion people use AI features in Google Workspace, such as Smart Compose and automated summaries.

“If you’re a manager onboarding a new employee, Workspace saves you the time and effort involved in writing that first …