January 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EST. Gmail is rolling out AI-powered features to most users as of Jan. 8, applying to many accounts. The update adds AI Overview, Help Me Write and related tools designed to streamline email. Google says the AI can summarize threads, flag key points, suggest replies, and scan old messages with natural-language queries. When asked a question, Gemini generates an AI Overview with the requested answer, such as identifying a plumber's quote from last year. Some features require Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions. The AI Inbox sorts messages by importance, and Help Me Write can draft replies in the user's tone. Users can disable features in Settings under the Smart sections. Google plans more AI features in coming months.
