Your Gmail is getting an AI makeover - here's what to expect and when

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Google introduced new AI upgrades for Gmail on Thursday.
• They include AI Overviews, Proofread, and a new AI inbox.
• The biggest upgrade is going to trusted testers first.

Kicking off 2026, Google is advancing its mission to bring Gemini to as many people as possible, accompanied by some fresh AI upgrades for Gmail.

The upgrades -- which include AI Overviews, a new proofread feature, and an "AI inbox" interface -- have been engineered with an eye toward boosting personalization within Gmail. Like other tech giants, Google has been pushing to deliver customizable AI tools -- that can analyze the context of specific users -- in order to gain an edge in the ongoing AI race.

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