Key facts
- Google Cloud launched Gemini, an AI agent for work, on Thursday.
- Gemini can answer questions, handle tasks, create content, and write code.
- The agent integrates with Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Microsoft 365, and Slack.
- Gemini selects the best AI model for each task, currently using Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude models.
- Users can create 'coworker agents' that function as team members with specific information access.
Alphabet's Google Cloud on Thursday introduced Gemini, a new AI agent designed to handle a variety of work-related tasks, including answering questions, creating content, writing code, and managing business systems. This launch marks a significant step in the ongoing race among technology companies to develop and sell autonomous AI agents.