Yahoo announced the introduction of new AI tools for Yahoo Mail that aim to assist users in saving time and money. These tools include upgrades to existing AI features and the launch of a new Shopping Saver tool. The Shopping Saver tool helps users find forgotten gift cards, discount codes, and store credits and drafts suggested messages to vendors for applying those savings. Yahoo Mail’s existing capabilities also received upgrades, including improved search functionality with suggested questions and enhanced filters, as well as an expanded writing assistant with the ability to write in different tones.
Yahoo utilized Google Cloud’s AI platform for developing its generative AI features. The features were initially tested with iOS users but are now accessible for web browser users as well. Yahoo is preparing for a wider release but has not specified a date. Google and Microsoft have previously introduced generative AI-powered features in Gmail and Outlook, making Yahoo’s announcement timely.