Google’s AI Inbox could be a glimpse of Gmail’s future
The Verge••general
Key Points:
- Google has introduced an AI Inbox view for Gmail that replaces the traditional email list with AI-generated to-dos and topics, currently available only to trusted testers and limited to consumer Gmail accounts.
- The AI Inbox summarizes emails into suggested tasks and topics, even pulling in archived conversations, aiming to provide a more organized overview of the inbox.
- The author, who maintains a strict inbox-zero system, finds AI Inbox overwhelming and less relevant, as it surfaces information not immediately actionable or necessary.
- Google plans to enhance AI Inbox with features like marking tasks as completed, quick replies, draft suggestions, and integration with Google Calendar for scheduling.
- While AI Inbox may benefit users with less structured email management, the author remains skeptical about adopting it
