The new Gemini AI agent from Google Cloud is built to take on everyday workplace tasks across business applications, bringing research, content creation, coding and workflow automation together in one system. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian announced it on October 9, 2026, at the company’s Gemini at Work 2026 event.
The agent is designed to operate with a company’s existing tools and data. It can plan a task, connect to business systems and hand back finished work across documents, email and developer environments.
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What Is the New Gemini AI Agent?
Google describes the Gemini AI agent as a single system that can research a topic, write content, produce code and automate multi-step workflows. Rather than waiting for a prompt and replying once, it is meant to carry a job through from planning to delivery.
The launch reflects a wider shift in the technology industry. Companies are increasingly focused on AI agents that can handle multi-step work on their own, not just answer questions. Google’s agent is built to work across platforms, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Slack.
Gemini AI Agent Works With Gemini and Claude Models
One of the most notable features is that the agent can pick the AI model best suited to each task. At launch, it works with:
- Google’s Gemini models
- Anthropic’s Claude models
- Support for other models is planned for later
Google said this approach is meant to balance output quality with operating costs, so that a business is not paying for a heavyweight model when a lighter one will do.
Specialised “Coworker Agents” for Team Roles
Businesses can also build specialised coworker agents that take on defined roles within a team. Each one can have:
- Its own email address
- Its own calendar
- Its own storage
These coworker agents work only with the information and permissions they are given, which limits what they can see and do.
Background Tasks and Multi-Agent Coordination
The Gemini AI agent can do more than respond in real time. According to Google, it can:
- Run tasks in the background while employees work on something else
- Retain context across devices, so work can continue on another screen
- Coordinate several specialised agents to complete complex assignments
How the Gemini AI Agent Works Inside Google Workspace
Within Google Workspace, the agent can work directly across Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Chat and Calendar. Users can hand work over without repeating the same background information each time, because the agent keeps the context it needs.
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Multi-platform support | Works across Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Slack |
| Model selection | Chooses between Gemini and Claude models for each task |
| Coworker agents | Role-based agents with their own email, calendar and storage |
| Background tasks | Runs work without constant supervision |
| Cross-device context | Keeps context as users switch devices |
| Multi-agent coordination | Combines specialised agents for complex jobs |
Industry-Specific Versions of the Gemini AI Agent
Google has also introduced industry versions of the agent:
- Financial services (currently in preview)
- Legal teams (currently in preview)
- Government, healthcare and retail (planned for a later rollout)
Gemini AI Agent Enters a Crowded AI Agent Market
The announcement adds to growing competition around autonomous AI tools. OpenAI introduced its always-on AI agents, called dots, in September. Meta also recently launched an agent that can perform tasks such as shopping, booking travel and sending emails.
Google’s approach stands out for its cross-platform reach and its support for rival models such as Claude, rather than limiting customers to its own.
Key Takeaways
- Google Cloud announced the agent on October 9, 2026, at Gemini at Work 2026.
- It combines research, content creation, coding and workflow automation.
- It works with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Slack.
- It supports Gemini and Claude models, with more planned.
- Businesses can create coworker agents with their own email, calendar and storage.
- Financial services and legal versions are in preview, with government, healthcare and retail to follow.
To see how other tech companies are approaching this, read our related posts on AI agents and Google Workspace updates. You can also find more about Google’s announcement on the official Google Cloud blog.
