Google Deeply Integrates Gemini into Gmail and Trends

On January 15-16, 2026, Google announced a massive update to its services. Gemini models are now built into the core of Gmail and the updated Trends Explorer. In email, AI doesn't just suggest replies; it can analyze email threads over years, summarize projects, and automatically sort incoming mail by context rather than keywords.

Google Trends now features a semantic analysis layer: instead of dry charts, users get explanations for spikes in interest. Experts note that Google is leveraging its main advantage—access to the personal data of billions of users—turning Gmail into a personalized secretary. However, this update once again intensifies the debate over what data the model is being fine-tuned on.

Source: Financial Times / Google