Google reveals Gemini Agents — 'a single universal agent for work', which will even get their own Gmail account

Google has unveiled Gemini Agents, a single, all-encompassing AI agent designed to handle work-related tasks with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI agents that require detailed instructions, Gemini Agents can autonomously work towards a specified goal. Operating in the cloud, these agents are always available, even when users are not actively using them.

This new generation of Gemini Agents aims to be a central hub for various tasks, including answering questions, creating documents, generating assets, organizing meetings, and more. The company envisions a future where AI agents can take on entire workloads, allowing human workers to delegate tasks to these digital assistants. Gemini Agents are not limited to work environments exclusively; they can also function as personal assistants for users who wish to use them outside of work settings.

To facilitate seamless integration, Gemini Agents can be assigned their own email addresses, calendars, and Drive storage allocations. Despite being a Google product, the company has made Gemini Agents compatible with third-party platforms and models, including Anthropic's. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian described Gemini Agents as a future-proof platform that runs on various devices, including iOS and Android, macOS, and Windows, and supports a choice of models.

Currently, Gemini Agents are not widely available, but some customers can access them through a private preview. Google plans to provide further details on their use cases and capabilities as they approach general availability.