Google Launches Universal Gemini Agent

Google Cloud launches the Gemini agent at Gemini at Work 2026, offering a universal AI assistant for enterprise and SMBs. Available in private preview, it integrates with Slack, Microsoft 365, Asana, and Salesforce. CEO Thomas Kurian notes nearly 80% of customers use AI products, while VP Sharon Prosser highlights usage increasing more than fivefold year over year.