- Oct 28, 2024
- 3 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
We hope you had a refreshing weekend! Now that Monday is coming to a close, let’s check out the latest happenings in the AI world.
Gmail’s 'Help me write' feature, powered by Gemini AI, is expanding to the web after its successful mobile launch, assisting users with everything from quick messages to professional correspondence. ✉️
Plus, learn to prompt like a pro with Google’s new five-step course. And check out how xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, has enhanced its chatbot Grok with image understanding.
Here’s to a productive and enlightening week ahead! ✨
Here's another crazy day in AI:
Gmail expands AI features to assist with email writing on the web
Learn to prompt like a pro 5 steps with Google’s new course
xAI’s Grok adds visual understanding for X users
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Gmail's Writing Assistant Goes Web
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
How many times have you stared at a blank email, trying to find the right words?
After successfully launching on mobile, Gmail's "Help me write" feature is now making its way to the web version. Emma Roth from The Verge reports on this Gemini AI-powered addition that aims to assist users with email composition, whether you're crafting a quick response or a detailed business message.
With Gemini AI powering it, “Help me write” allows Google One AI Premium subscribers and Workspace users with the Gemini add-on to draft and refine emails effortlessly. Whether you’re starting from scratch or polishing a draft, this feature provides quick editing support that can help you tailor emails to fit various tones and lengths.
What's coming to your Inbox:
AI-assisted drafting and editing: Generate, polish, or refine emails with ease, right within Gmail.
Tone adjustments: Options to formalize, elaborate, or shorten content depending on the context.
“Polish” shortcut on the web: In drafts with over 12 words, users can now refine content quickly with a click or by pressing Ctrl + H.
Refined mobile experience: The “polish” function on mobile now replaces “Refine my draft,” offering an automatic refinement when you swipe.
Writing emails has always been about finding the right balance - professional yet personable, clear yet concise. While AI assistance can help streamline this process, the essence of good communication still relies on human judgment and understanding of context. This feature isn’t just about drafting faster; it’s about adding flexibility to communication. You decide whether you need a concise update or a polished, professional email.
As email continues to be our primary method of professional communication, tools like these reflect how technology can support our daily tasks. However, it's worth remembering that the most impactful emails often come from genuine human insight and understanding - something no AI can fully replicate. Whether this feature becomes part of your regular workflow will likely depend on your writing habits and how you prefer to craft your messages.
Read the full article here.
Check out Google Workspace Updates here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Learn to Prompt Like a Pro 5 Steps with Google’s New Course
/Lisa Gevelber, VP of Grow with Google
Google’s new course, Prompting Essentials, guides users on maximizing AI’s potential with five clear steps, requiring no prior experience. Designed by AI experts, the course equips learners with techniques to adapt AI prompts for real-world tasks, from summarizing documents to analyzing data. Participants will also gain a reusable prompt library and receive a certificate upon completion, enhancing their skills for everyday and professional applications. Published by Google.
Read more here.
xAI’s Grok Adds Visual Understanding for X Users
/Ivan Mehta, TechCrunch
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has added image understanding to its chatbot, Grok, allowing users on X to upload images and ask related questions. Musk announced this new capability, hinting at rapid improvements. Initially released with text and image generation abilities, Grok is evolving quickly, with upcoming updates aimed at document comprehension. This expansion is part of X’s goal to add valuable features for its Premium+ subscribers. Published by TechCrunch.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
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