What to Know Before Using AI Email Assistants: Benefits and Hidden Risks

What to Know Before Using AI Email Assistants: Benefits and Hidden Risks Intro If you use Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail, you’ve likely noticed new AI-powered features appearing in your inbox. Smart Compose suggests sentences as you type. Copilot in Outlook drafts entire replies. These tools promise to save time, but they also raise questions about privacy and security. Before you turn them on, it’s worth understanding what they do with your messages—and what risks come with the convenience. ...

June 23, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk