'I would rather use my own head than to let Claude reply': Google Workspace users divided on news Claude can now write and send emails in Gmail for you — without asking for permission
Gmail messages can now be drafted and sent by Claude, even without your approval - which could be a problem.
Claude, Google's AI assistant, can now draft and send emails on behalf of users in Gmail without explicit permission. This new feature, available only to paid Claude plan users, has sparked mixed reactions from users. While some welcome the convenience, others express concern about potential awkward or embarrassing situations that may arise if the AI sends a message without their approval.
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, clarified that the default setting requires user approval for email drafting and sending. However, team and enterprise plan administrators can customize this behavior. The AI is also set to gain stronger access to Google Drive, allowing users to manage files, upload documents, create folders, and add Google Docs to chats.
Despite these capabilities, Anthropic assures users that Claude will not access information it doesn't already have permission to view, and the company's AI models will not be trained on user data from Gmail, Drive, or Calendar connectors.
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