Google's New AI Agents

At the Google I/O 2026 keynote, Google revealed new agentic capabilities in Search, enabling users to create, customize, and manage multiple AI agents. These agents can operate continuously in the background, helping users stay informed about their interests.

Agent Capabilities

The agents can synthesize information from multiple sources, explain why something matters, compare perspectives, and provide actionable insights. They represent the next evolution of Google Alerts, but are designed to go beyond simple notifications. For example, a user can create an agent focused on specific companies, share price, or economic trends, and the agent can monitor market activity, track breaking news, and summarize earnings reports.

Using the Feature

To use the feature, users can open AI Mode in Search and enter a prompt. The Google app will send a push notification when something relevant appears, and users can also view their active tracked topics in their AI Mode history. Information agents will be available this summer, initially to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S., and later to additional markets.

Key points

• Google introduces new AI agents in Search, allowing users to create and customize agents for topics of interest.
• The agents can operate continuously in the background, 24/7, to help users stay informed.
• The agents can synthesize information from multiple sources and provide actionable insights.
• The feature will be available this summer to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
• The agents represent the next evolution of Google Alerts, but are designed to go beyond simple notifications.