Google has big promises for its AI-powered future - and a lot of it depends on your trust. At I/O 2026, Google described a bunch of new tools that it claims will make your life easier. Gemini Spark, Google's always-on AI agent, can help organize an upcoming event, while Daily Brief can offer a rundown of what to expect during your day. Google is even expanding access to Gmail's AI inbox, which can generate custom to-do lists and draft personalized replies based on your emails.
Many of these features seem genuinely useful, but at the heart of each of them is an AI engine that runs on a trove of personal information. While other AI companies, …
