Google has launched a new experimental AI agent called CC, aimed at helping families stay organized. This agentic AI platform has its own Google account that up to six family members can choose to share information with. Each user can pick what emails to share with the agent, passing along either single messages on an as-needed basis or picking addresses to always send to the CC account.

CC creates a shared calendar and task list that all group members can view and sends all participants a daily briefing with information about immediately upcoming events and to-dos. The agent can be used to file paperwork and handle logistics like filling out registration forms or writing a shopping list, although those tasks are designed to ask for a user's permission before taking action.

The CC project is a pivot from Google's earlier experimental tool, also called CC, which was debuted last December and later rebranded as the company's Daily Briefing feature. The new CC is designed to be a shared resource for families, with a focus on organization and task management.

Google says that CC has its own Google account, allowing each family member to interact with it (or not) as they choose. For example, CC only sees emails from its connected users if they are explicitly shared. Users can also send content to CC via email or Google Chat, and the agent can monitor a shared Google Drive folder.

One of CC's main functions is to provide a daily briefing, called "Your Day Ahead," which pulls together the day's events and updates on previous tasks. The agent can also add items to shared calendars, remind users about important tasks, and create documents based on their instructions that are accessible to all CC users.

As users interact with CC more, it builds a memory of who they are and how they like to do things, allowing it to hand off tedious tasks and manage their calendar and other tasks. However, CC won't send documents or other information to addresses outside the group without confirmation.

Google notes that CC is only compatible with personal Gmail accounts for those 18 or older, making it an agent for parents to manage a busy household rather than one that kids will interact with. Existing CC users will receive a prompt from Google to upgrade their account and try out the new tools, while new users can sign up for the waitlist.

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