With its new AI-powered search feature,
With its new AI-powered search feature, Google just turned Gmail into a psychic assistant Forget endless scrolling; now, your inbox can magically surface that email about Aunt Gertrude’s legendary machalari recipe—assuming AI knows what “machalari” even is.
Is Gmail a smarter Inbox or Nosy Neighbor as it now uses AI to predict precisely what you’re searching for, based on your email habits and interactions. Forbes reports this feature has rolled out globally, promising effortless inbox navigation. It’s impressive—but it also feels a bit like having a super-intelligent roommate casually reading your mail.
Naturally it might be thought as a Privacy Panic or Chill Pill, privacy enthusiasts aren’t thrilled. Google’s reassurance: users control how much snooping—I mean, assistance—they want. You can toggle AI on or off, depending on whether you’re okay with your emails being gently read by an algorithm.
Your Inbox, Your Rules and Thankfully, Google lets you disable these smart features if AI reading your emails feels like the start of a sci-fi plot. Control remains firmly in your hands—so if old-school inbox scrolling suits you better, that’s still an option.
Google’s AI-powered Gmail upgrade is undoubtedly handy, but a dash of healthy skepticism is wise. Remember, the perfect email isn’t always the fastest found—especially when hunting down Aunt Gertrude’s machalari masterpiece. But who knows? Maybe AI can learn family secrets faster than we thought.
Thomas Mhando is an IT expert. His contact is 0786 347 478.
