Peter Ciampelli

Welcome to Tech News Briefing.

It's Friday, January 23rd.

I'm Peter Ciampelli for The Wall Street Journal.

Google wants to use AI to change the way we use email.

From ghostwriting to a new summarizing tool, they're picturing a less tedious Gmail.

And we're previewing the changes that'll be coming to your inbox soon.

Then, BYD has replaced Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle seller.

It's leading a pack of Chinese automakers whose exports are exceeding expectations.

Last year, BYD delivered over a million cars outside China, more than double the previous year's total.

We're taking a look at how they beat the odds and what the road ahead could look like.

But first, Nicole Nguyen, Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist, has a familiar problem.

Thousands and thousands of unread emails cluttering her inbox.

Gmail is starting to roll out AI tools that they say can help.

So last week, Nicole put her inbox in Gemini's hands and put the new tools to the test.

Nicole, what kind of tools is Gmail rolling out and how do they fit into the overall suite of Google's AI tools?

How did the suggested replies in the Ghostwriter tool differ from the kind of auto responses that people already use in Gmail?

Should users be concerned about this with Gmail's tools?

Who are Gmail's competitors in the AI email arena?

That was Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen.

In what areas of your daily life do you use AI?