The AI cut an unread Gmail backlog from 65,000+ to 700

The author reports the AI reduced his unread Gmail from more than 65,000 messages to about 700.

How it works

Scanned the inbox, Categorized and cleared bulk mail, Left roughly 700 messages standing

Why it’s worth knowing

A consumer agent clearing a 65,000-message backlog down to a reviewable 700.

Where it’s from

Summarized from a public post on facebook.com. See the original ↗

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