Remember when ChatGPT took the world by storm? Suddenly, AI was everywhere, especially in our inboxes. Email apps were quick to adopt AI for composing emails and summarizing threads. But Superhuman, the email client known for its speed and efficiency, is taking things a step further. They're tackling one of the biggest email headaches we all face: categorization.
The AI-Powered Fight Against Email Overload
Let's be honest, our inboxes are overflowing. Marketing blasts, spam, social media notifications – it's a constant battle to stay organized. Superhuman's new Auto Label feature aims to bring order to the chaos. Using AI, it automatically assigns labels like "marketing," "pitch," "social," and "news" to incoming emails. You can even create custom labels with your own prompts, giving you ultimate control over your inbox.
Think of it like having a personal assistant sorting your mail. No more wasting time manually labeling or sifting through irrelevant messages. Superhuman CEO Rahul Vohra explains, "One of the top things we heard from our customers...is the increasing amount of cold emails containing marketing and spam...We decided to take matters into our own hands for classification with this iteration of labels."
Beyond Labels: Smart Reminders and AI-Powered Follow-Ups
Superhuman isn't stopping at labels. They're also revamping their reminder feature. Ever sent an email and anxiously awaited a response? Now, Superhuman automatically resurfaces emails that haven't received a reply after a set time. But here's the kicker: it also generates an AI-powered follow-up draft, maintaining your tone and the conversation's context. It's like a gentle nudge, crafted specifically for you.
A Glimpse into the Future of Email
This is just the beginning. Vohra envisions a future where Superhuman integrates with your personal knowledge bases, like your website and even your Wikipedia page. Imagine an AI that understands you so well, it can draft replies and even send them automatically with your consent. Need to schedule a meeting? Superhuman's AI could handle it, suggesting suitable time slots and managing your calendar.
The company is also exploring IFTTT-style workflows combined with AI prompts. Picture this: an email about recruiting triggers an automated response and forwards the email to the appropriate department based on specific criteria.
The Power of AI for Today and Tomorrow
While a fully automated email future might be a while off, Superhuman's latest features offer tangible benefits today. Accurate email categorization can significantly boost productivity and reduce stress. And with smart reminders and AI-powered follow-ups, you'll never miss an important message or let a crucial conversation slip through the cracks.
Superhuman is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in email management. It's an exciting time, and we can't wait to see what they come up with next.
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