Google Unveils Gemini Agent as Universal Workplace AI, Automating Knowledge Work Across Enterprise Systems

Google Cloud announced a new Gemini agent at its Gemini at Work 2026 event, positioning it as a universal autonomous AI system designed to handle the full spectrum of knowledge work—from answering questions and generating content to writing and executing code. The agent eliminates the need for step-by-step prompting, instead accepting business objectives and managing complex workflows independently.