What happened
Google unveiled Gemini, a "universal agent" that can write and run code, create images and media, and integrate with Gmail, Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slack and Microsoft 365, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said at Gemini at Work 2026.
Why it matters
Gemini can act as a personal assistant, a team project manager or a role-specific analyst, and can create its own "sub-agents" that work together over several days, per Kurian.
WHO IT HITSKnowledge workers and teams that already rely on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 may soon delegate coding, document and media tasks to an agent that builds memory and skills over time, though the body does not give availability dates or pricing.
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Google's announcement places it directly against other technology giants racing to offer virtual office assistants. The body notes that Meta introduced Muse, a personal AI assistant downloaded millions of times, in September, and OpenAI followed late last month with "Dots", an AI helper for ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium users. Gemini is positioned as a "universal agent" that runs in the Cloud and builds memory and skills based on assigned tasks and user questions. According to Kurian, it can function as a personal assistant, a team member like a project manager, or a role-specific analyst, and can create temporary "sub-agents" with their own identity to accomplish goals over several days. The agent integrates with Google products like Gmail, Docs, Drive and Sheets, as well as Slack and Microsoft 365. Google has not disclosed pricing or availability details in the body.
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