Google Cloud on Thursday introduced the Gemini agent. This single AI assistant can answer questions, handle tasks, create content, and also write code for enterprise users.
The launch comes as major tech companies race to sell autonomous AI tools for the workplace. As a result, the announcement follows OpenAI’s September launch of always-on “dots” agents. Those agents chase user goals across multiple apps entirely on their own. Similarly, Meta released Muse last month. That personal AI agent can shop, book travel, send emails, and even make payments for users. Therefore, the enterprise AI agent market now features three major players competing for corporate customers.
Moreover, the Gemini agent plans work, uses tools, and connects directly to a company’s business systems. It then returns finished work in documents, email, and developer environments. In addition, the agent works directly inside Google Workspace apps. These include Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar. Furthermore, it also supports Microsoft 365 and Slack integration. Consequently, organizations using mixed productivity platforms can still deploy the agent across their workflows.
Notably, the agent picks the best AI model for each specific task. It currently runs on Google’s own Gemini models and Anthropic’s Claude models. However, Google plans to add more models later to expand its capabilities.
Meanwhile, users can also create “coworker agents” that act as virtual team members. These specialized agents get their own email address. They also access only the information they receive from the company. As a result, businesses can deploy focused AI workers alongside their human staff without exposing sensitive data.
Additionally, Google announced industry-specific versions of the agent. Versions built for financial services and legal work now sit in preview. Versions for government, healthcare, and retail will follow soon.
Alphabet shares rose marginally in early Thursday trading after the announcement. Overall, this move positions Google Cloud firmly in the growing enterprise AI agent race against OpenAI and Meta.
