Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses
Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to subagents, use multiple AI models, and even gets its own workplace identity, complete with an email address.
TL;DR
- Google is transforming Gemini AI into an agent that can execute tasks, not just answer questions.
- The agent will initially be available to businesses, with a future consumer rollout planned.
- It can plan work, use custom skills, connect to business systems, and delegate tasks to subagents.
- Users can choose specific AI models or let the agent select the best one, with options for third-party and open-source models.
- The agent will have its own Workspace account, email address, and contextual understanding of the business environment.
- It will be accessible across various devices and platforms, including mobile, desktop, and messaging apps.
- Early testers included On, Shopify, and PayPal, with enterprise customers like BNP Paribas and Merck.
- Google is introducing flexible spending options to help control enterprise AI costs.