Gmail Debuts a Personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in Search, and More
AI Inbox Gmail debuts personalized to-dos, smart summaries, and AI Overviews—free for all users starting January 2026.
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Gmail Debuts a Personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in Search, and More
AI Inbox Gmail Just Got Smarter—And It’s Free for Everyone Starting January 2026, Gmail users are getting a major AI-powered upgrade that reimagines how we interact with our inboxes. Google’s new AI Inbox delivers personalized task suggestions, smart email summaries, and contextual updates—all designed to cut through clutter and surface what matters most. Best of all? These features, once reserved for paying Workspace customers, are now rolling out to all Gmail users at no cost . Credit: Google For anyone wondering, “What is the new Gmail AI Inbox?” or “How does Google’s AI organize my emails?”, the answer lies in a cleaner, more proactive inbox that acts less like a storage bin and more like a personal assistant. Meet the Two-Pillar System: To-Dos and Catch-Up Topics At the heart of the new AI Inbox are two intelligently curated sections: “Suggested to-dos” and “Topics to catch up on.” The first identifies action-required emails—like pending bills, appointment confirmations, or unanswered …