# Read AI's ada@read.ai: Email Digital Twin for Scheduling, Replies
Read AI has launched ada@read.ai, a groundbreaking digital twin service that transforms email into a productivity powerhouse by automating scheduling, drafting replies, and handling routine business tasks. The service is rolling out to all 5 million-plus monthly active users of Read AI at no cost, marking the largest deployment of a digital twin ever.[1]
Unlike traditional AI assistants, ada@read.ai operates as your digital representative within your existing email workflow. By simply carbon-copying ada@read.ai on any email thread, users gain access to an AI assistant that understands their calendar, preferences, communication style, and priorities—working around the clock to keep business moving forward.[1][3]
How ada@read.ai Works in Your Email
Getting started with ada@read.ai requires just a few simple steps. Users add ada@read.ai to any email conversation and the digital twin springs into action.[1] If you're new to Read AI, Ada will reach out directly to set up your account and gather the context it needs to understand your availability and work patterns.[1]
The digital twin draws from your system of record—your meetings, emails, messages, files, and integrations with over 20 productivity tools—to deliver responses that reflect your voice, priorities, and interests.[1] This isn't a generic chatbot; it's a personalized assistant that learns how you communicate and what matters most to you.
When Ada participates in email conversations, it monitors the thread intelligently and only contributes when it naturally makes sense.[1] This prevents unnecessary noise while ensuring help arrives exactly when you need it.
Scheduling Meetings Made Effortless
One of ada@read.ai's primary functions is handling meeting scheduling, a task that typically consumes significant time and mental energy. When someone emails to request a meeting, your digital twin responds on your behalf with available times that align with your calendar and preferences.[3]
If scheduling conflicts arise, Ada proactively alerts you and suggests solutions rather than leaving you to untangle the problem.[3] The system even monitors your meetings for follow-up scheduling requests; if you mention during a call that you need to schedule a next step, Ada takes the initiative to follow up and offer to manage the logistics.[3]
This automation is available 24/7, whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM, and regardless of whether you're in back-to-back meetings or traveling across time zones.[3] Your digital twin never sleeps, ensuring scheduling requests are handled promptly without waiting for your office hours.
Privacy and Trust Built Into Every Action
Read AI has made privacy and security foundational to how ada@read.ai operates, recognizing that a digital assistant with access to your calendar, email, and meeting history demands exceptional levels of trust.[2]
The centerpiece of this privacy framework is the "sidebar" feature—a built-in safeguard that prevents Ada from sending sensitive information without your review and explicit approval.[2] Before the digital twin sends any email that might contain confidential details, it drafts the message and asks for your sign-off. While this creates a small amount of intentional friction, it ensures users maintain complete control over what gets shared and to whom.[2]
This approach reflects Read AI's philosophy: the alternative of allowing Ada to send messages without review would be faster but would sacrifice the trust essential to the relationship.[2] When Ada misunderstands a request or takes an unwanted action, users can pull it aside into a private sidebar—just like calling an assistant into your office for a private conversation—to correct, guide, and redirect.[2]
To protect against spoofing and unauthorized access, Ada verifies email identity using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols, and only accesses data when you're an authenticated participant on the thread.[2] Custom domains for certain enterprise customers provide additional security layers, ensuring that no one can send an email pretending to be another person and trick Ada into responding.[2]
Expanding Beyond Email: The Future of Digital Twins
While ada@read.ai launches with scheduling and email responses, Read AI has ambitious plans for expansion. The company's near-term goal is to enable users to toggle an "out of office" button and have their digital twin keep business moving while they completely disconnect from work.[3]
Read AI already provides industry-leading meeting summaries, transcripts, and action items, and recently added search functionality that lets users chat with their own personal knowledge graph.[3] By combining all this information, Read AI designed ada@read.ai to predict user needs and act as a steady resource for increasingly complex tasks.[3]
The digital twin concept extends beyond just answering emails—it's designed to amplify your capabilities by letting you "be at two, three, four places at once," according to David Shim, Co-Founder and CEO at Read AI.[1] Rather than introducing another chat interface, the company strategically chose email as the entry point because it's where most professional communication already happens.[1]
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate ada@read.ai?
To activate your digital twin, simply add ada@read.ai to any email thread by carbon-copying it on your message.[1] If you don't already have a Read AI account, Ada will reach out directly to get you set up and understand your availability and preferences.[1]
Is ada@read.ai free?
Yes, ada@read.ai launches as a completely free service for all existing Read AI users and new users starting today.[1] There are no premium tiers or hidden costs—the digital twin is available at no charge to all 5 million-plus monthly active users.[1]
Can ada@read.ai send emails without my permission?
No. Read AI designed the digital twin with a "sidebar" feature that requires your explicit approval before Ada sends any email containing potentially sensitive information.[2] Ada drafts responses and asks for your confirmation, ensuring you maintain full visibility and control over all outgoing messages.[2]
What information does ada@read.ai have access to?
Ada accesses your meetings, emails, messages, files, and integrations with 20+ productivity tools to understand your availability, communication style, and priorities.[1] However, it can only access content from people already on the email thread who have opted in, and it cannot access data without your authentication.[2]
Will ada@read.ai work outside of email?
Currently, ada@read.ai operates within your email workflow, but Read AI has plans to expand its capabilities significantly.[3] The company aims to eventually enable an "out of office" mode where your digital twin can handle broader business responsibilities while you're completely offline.[3]
How does ada@read.ai protect my privacy from spoofing?
Ada verifies email identity using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication protocols, preventing anyone from sending an email pretending to be another person and triggering a response.[2] Additional security measures include custom domains for enterprise customers and the requirement that Ada only accesses data when you're an authenticated participant on the thread.[2]