9to5google.com
Aug 18, 2026
Claude can now send emails in Gmail, even without your approval
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Anthropic’s Claude AI now can send, reply to, and forward Gmail messages without user approval, expanding its Google Workspace connector beyond inbox management. The feature requires users to explicitly instruct Claude to send an email, after which the AI drafts and dispatches the message automatically. By default, Claude requests approval before each send, but Team and Enterprise plan owners can configure members to bypass this step. The capability is limited to paid Claude subscriptions.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Enabling AI to autonomously send email streamlines workflow, reducing manual clicks for frequent correspondents.
- · It also raises new privacy and security considerations for organizations relying on automated communication.
