Chat Conversation Summaries

Quickly catch up on missed messages with AI-powered conversation summaries in Google Chat.

How can it help me?

  • Save time: Get up to speed in spaces with lots of unread messages without reading everything.

  • Stay informed: Easily understand the key topics and decisions made in your absence.

  • Improved focus: Prioritize important conversations and avoid getting bogged down in details.

  • Enhanced productivity: Stay connected and engaged in team discussions even when you're busy.

  • Reduced stress: Avoid feeling overwhelmed by a backlog of unread messages.

How do I use it?

  • Open Google Chat: Go to a space with unread messages.

  • View summary: If available, a summary card will automatically appear at the top of the conversation.

  • Read key takeaways: The summary highlights the main points and topics discussed.

  • Jump to relevant threads: Click on a specific topic in the summary to jump to that part of the conversation.

Tips & Tricks

  • Availability: Summaries are currently available in spaces with many unread messages and for some users in the Chat home view.

  • Admin control: Workspace administrators can enable or disable conversation summaries for their organization.

  • Accuracy: While AI-generated summaries are generally accurate, they may not capture every nuance of the conversation. Read the full thread for complete context.

  • Feedback: Provide feedback on the summaries to help improve their accuracy and usefulness.