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Google's AI Gemini will now automatically summarize long email threads for some users,Hannah Harper Archives the company said in a blog post.

Previously, users had to tap "Summarize this email" for Gemini to generate key points. Now, if users have smart features in Gmail, Chat, Meet, and Workspace turned on, they'll automatically appear "where a summary will be helpful," like with long threads or exchanges with several replies. For now, this feature is only available in English.

If you're using Gmail with an Admin, like a company or school, then the Admin can turn these smart settings on or off. According to Google's help page, these features are off by default in Europe and Japan.

This is the continuation of Google infusing AI into every product, including Gmail and now Chrome. At its annual I/O event earlier this month, Google announced more AI features coming to Gmail, including smart replies and meeting scheduling.

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If AI has popped up in your Google email and you want to get rid of it, here's a guide on how to turn off Gemini in Gmail.

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