Google now lets you chat with Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Google is rolling out new voice-activated AI features for Gmail, Docs, and Keep, branded as 'Live' modes. These tools allow users to interact conversationally with their data to summarize emails, format documents, or manage notes.
Why it matters
This integration represents a significant shift in how users interact with productivity software, moving from manual input to conversational AI-driven management.
Google is rolling out AI-powered voice assistant modes for Gmail, Docs, and Keep that allow you to manage the apps by talking to them. The real time conversational capabilities are called Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live, and like the Gemini Live experience for Google’s chatbot, aim to make it easier to note down or find specific information when you’re on the move or unable to do so manually.
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