Google has introduced a new AI-powered feature in Gmail that simplifies meeting scheduling for users with Google Calendar. The “Help me schedule” tool, powered by Gemini, automatically suggests optimal meeting times based on your calendar availability and the context of your email. The feature is currently designed for one-on-one meetings and does not support group scheduling. The launch is part of a broader wave of AI enhancements across Google Workspace, including the introduction of Nano Banana, Google’s latest image editing model; new Gemini features in Google Slides; the ability to share custom AI assistants known as Gems with team members; updated formats in NotebookLM; and improved AI-driven video tools in Google Vids. To use the feature, users simply click the “Help me schedule” button that appears below the email compose window in Gmail. Gemini analyzes your calendar and presents a list of available time slots. You can edit or remove options directly within the interface before inserting them into your message. Once the recipient selects a time that works for them, a calendar invite is automatically created and added to both calendars. What sets this tool apart from existing scheduling platforms like Calendly, Doodle, Zoom, and HubSpot is its contextual understanding. Gemini considers the details in your email when generating suggestions. For example, if you mention in your message that you’d like a 30-minute meeting next week, the system will only propose half-hour slots within that timeframe that fit your schedule. The integration aims to reduce back-and-forth emails and streamline coordination, particularly for professionals managing busy calendars. By leveraging AI to interpret intent and availability, Google is enhancing productivity within its core collaboration suite.