Google adds Gemini features like message thread summaries to Gmail

Core Insights - Google is enhancing Gmail with new Gemini features, including AI-generated summaries of email threads [1] - The company aims to leverage its extensive user base of over 3 billion to compete in the generative AI market against rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic [2] - Alphabet, Google's parent company, recently surpassed Apple in market capitalization for the first time since 2019, driven by advancements in AI [3] Feature Updates - New features will be rolled out in phases, with some being enabled by default, requiring users to opt out if they do not wish to use them [4] - "Suggested Replies" will provide one-click responses based on the context of emails, improving upon the previous "Smart Replies" tool [4] - The proofreading option will be upgraded to enhance grammar checking and message conciseness [4] Previous Integrations - Last year's Gemini integration allowed Gmail users to search messages, draft emails from prompts, improve grammar, and generate custom responses [5]