Importantly, Google says users will have control over what data the AI can access. This creates a tradeoff: the more access you grant, the more useful the system becomes. It’s a clear attempt to balance personalization with privacy, especially as concerns grow around how AI tools handle sensitive workplace information.

The broader goal is simple — reduce repetitive work and make productivity tools feel more proactive rather than reactive. Instead of manually jumping between apps, users get an assistant that works across everything.