Google's latest AI tool briefs you on your day like a personal assistant - for free

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• A new Google tool named CC aims to help you tackle daily tasks.
• The daily briefing highlights items from Gmail and Google Calendar.
• CC can also search the web to answer your questions and requests.

Ever feel overwhelmed by all the emails, appointments, and other tasks facing you after you wake up in the morning? I know I do. To relieve some of the pressure, Google is kicking off a new AI-powered tool designed to help you get a handle on the day ahead.

Defined by Google as an AI productivity agent, CC sends you a personalized briefing every morning. By connecting to your Gmail and Google Calendar content, CC can see what awaits you in your inbox and calendar. The tool then boils it all down into a game plan for you to follow ...