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What is Gmail?
Gmail is an AI-powered email service developed by Google that enables individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage electronic mail. It integrates advanced AI features for drafting, summarization, and spam protection, serving 1.8 billion users globally. Its core function is to provide a secure and reliable platform for electronic communication, leveraging AI for enhanced productivity and inbox management. Recent updates in late 2025 and early 2026 introduced features such as the AI Inbox, powered by Gemini, for message prioritization and summarization, and 'Help Me Write' for email drafting.