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Jan 9, 2026

Google debuts AI Inbox for Gmail, replacing email lists with summaries

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Google debuts AI Inbox for Gmail, replacing email lists with summaries

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  1. Google debuts AI Inbox for Gmail, replacing email lists with summaries
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1. Google debuts AI Inbox for Gmail, replacing email lists with summaries

Google.

  • Rolling out first to U.S. ā€œtrusted testersā€ on the web.

  • Surfaces suggested tasks like rescheduling appointments, replying to messages, and paying fees.

  • Groups and summarizes email topics to help users catch up quickly.

  • Prioritizes tasks based on user behavior, like frequent contacts and response patterns.

  • Launching initially for consumer Gmail accounts.

  • All Gmail users are getting AI Overview summaries, personalized suggested replies, and the ā€œHelp Me Writeā€ tool.

2. OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Healthcare with HIPAA-compliant tools for clinicians

OpenAI.

  • Already rolling out to institutions including AdventHealth, Baylor Scott & White Health, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

  • Designed to assist with medical reasoning and reduce administrative work.

  • Adds citations from medically trusted sources, OpenAI said.

  • Powered by GPT-5 models tested by physicians in real clinical workflows.

  • Integrates with systems like Microsoft SharePoint for internal policies and care pathways.

  • Health data won’t be used to train models, the company said.

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4. China said to warn startups after Meta’s $2.5B Manus deal, signals tighter AI export scrutiny

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