Google unveils Gemini AI agent to handle workplace tasks
The Gemini agent can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers knock out everyday workplace tasks, Google said.
Google announced an AI agent called Gemini on Thursday, designed to assist with office tasks and compete with other tech companies developing similar virtual assistants. Gemini is a versatile agent capable of writing code, generating images, and working with Google products such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Sheets, as well as third-party applications like Slack and Microsoft 365.
During a keynote at Gemini at Work 2026, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian unveiled the new product, emphasizing its ability to seamlessly integrate into users' workflows and act as a co-worker or team member. Workers can delegate tasks to Gemini, which can generate finished products, and even create sub-agents for specific tasks over days.
The AI, operating in the cloud, builds memory and skills based on assigned tasks and user queries, eliminating the need for repeated briefings. As AI agents for personal and workplace use proliferate, Meta released Muse in September and OpenAI introduced Dots late last month for ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium users.
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