Google DeepMind Working on ‘Next-Generation Email’ to Tackle Your Inbox

DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis revealed a “next-generation email” AI designed to automate inbox chores—sorting and replying to routine messages—to liberate users from email backlogs.

The project, part of DeepMind’s push into practical AI, aims to identify everyday “bread-and-butter” emails and respond in each user’s style, while also shielding attention from distraction-driven algorithms.

Hassabis envisions a universal AI assistant that understands users deeply, offers personalized recommendations, and handles mundane tasks.