Google has introduced a new Gemini AI-powered feature for Google Workspace customers, allowing users to add events to Google Calendar directly from an email.
Starting Monday, Gmail can automatically detect calendar-related content in emails and display an “Add to calendar” button. Once clicked, a side panel opens in Gmail, confirming that the event has been successfully added.
This new feature, announced in a Google blog post, is currently available only in English and on the web. Notably, it does not include other guests in the calendar event and won’t appear for emails that already contain extracted events, such as restaurant and flight reservations.
Who Can Access This Feature?
The “Add to calendar” tool is available for users on:
- Google Workspace Business and Enterprise tiers
- Gemini Education and Gemini Education Premium plans
- Google One AI Premium subscribers
Additionally, users who previously purchased the now-deprecated Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-ons will also have access. Admins can enable the feature by turning on smart features and personalization via the Workspace Admin console.
Gemini AI’s Expanding Role in Gmail and Google Calendar
This is just the latest in a series of Gemini-powered enhancements rolling out across Gmail. In June 2024, Google introduced:
- AI-assisted email composition tools to help users draft messages more efficiently.
- Thread summarization capabilities to provide quick insights into long email conversations.
- AI-powered search and query functions, allowing users to ask questions and locate specific emails faster.
Some of these features were also added to the Gmail mobile apps on iOS and Android later in 2023.
Google continues to integrate AI-powered automation into Gmail and Calendar, aiming to streamline workflow management. With the rise of AI-driven productivity tools, features like smart scheduling, predictive email responses, and automated task management may soon follow.
As Gemini AI evolves, Google Workspace users can expect even greater efficiency and time-saving tools to enhance communication and productivity.
