Google has expanded AI Overviews in Gmail search to include more account types and now offers Gemini-powered search summaries for business, enterprise, and education users. The release began on April 22, 2026, for both fast release and scheduled release domains.
Google notes that the feature could take more than 15 days to reach all eligible accounts. Previously, this feature was limited to individuals Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
How AI Overviews Work in Gmail Search
Instead of simply listing emails that match search terms, Gmail now combines information from multiple relevant threads and displays a summary at the top of search results in response to natural language questions.
Users can ask full questions like “What was the latest feedback from the UX platform?” or “What are the details of my upcoming trip to New York?” and get a response straight from your inbox, without needing to open individual threads.
Which accounts get AI overviews in Gmail (and requirements)
The expanded deployment now includes these account types:
- Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard and Plus
- Google Workspace Enterprise Starter, Standard and Plus; educational accounts with the Google AI Pro for Education plugin
- First line Plus.
To access AI overviews in Gmail Search, Smart Features and Workspace Intelligence must be enabled in your account settings or enabled by an administrator for managed accounts. Both options must be enabled for the AI overview to appear above search results.
Google has not announced when this feature will be available for other account levels or for free Gmail accounts.
