Google launches workplace AI agent in bid to keep pace with rivals

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According to Google, the agent can connect to a company’s enterprise systems, organise workload, access tools and return the completed work to the necessary location. MACHINES Google launches workplace AI agent in bid to keep pace with rivals by Laura Varley 9 Oct 2026 Save article Image: © wolterke/Stock.adobe.com According to Google, the agent can connect to a company’s enterprise systems, organise workload, access tools and return the completed work to the necessary location. Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View, and its products and services include Software tools.

In a bid to keep pace with competitors in the artificial intelligence sector, Alphabet’s Google has announced the launch of a new Gemini agent, designed for the workplace. The agent was unveiled yesterday (8 October) as part of Gemini at Work 2026 and was described by the company as a universal agent for work.

The AI tool has a number of core features and can operate across a range of Google’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Drive, Documents, Slides, Sheets, Chat and Calendar. Key capabilities include prompt-based questioning, content creation and coding, among others. Reportedly, versions designed for government, healthcare and retail employees will be created in the future.