with arrival Sixta Viera NegraGoogle decided to offer its users a function that promises to be very useful: to track purchases in an automated way, without the user having to search for links or tracking codes.
With the implementation of this new functionality, the company intends to offer a way for users to save time without losing important information. Initially, the system will only work for shipments transported within the United States.
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How will the new tool work?
The system, which is still in the implementation stage, should be gradually available to users. It has not yet been announced when and how the tool will work for Brazilians.
In general, the tracking function will work through a programmed algorithm to scan the inbox of the email of the seller informing the delivery tracking data.
This email, as it already happens, will fetch the link or tracking code, it will now display this information in the header of the message, and briefly display information about the deadline and delivery status, in a similar way to what happens in airline ticket purchases.
In this case, the difference is that instead of information about the airport and airline, purchase data will be available. With this information, updates to the order will be prominently displayed, right in your inbox Gmail.
Security and privacy
The idea of an artificial intelligence sorting out emails for information may seem troubling to some users. Thinking about them, the company will provide the option to block the tool.
To ensure the safety of users, the encryption system and information coding has been strengthened. In this way, the idea is to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the data.
