Google's Next AI Push Is About Agents, Not Chatbots
Google is shifting its focus from chatbots to AI agents that can perform complex tasks autonomously. The launch of Gemini 3.5 Flash highlights this new direction, emphasizing speed and efficiency in agentic workflows. This approach allows multiple agents to work in parallel, improving overall productivity and task execution.
- ▪Google has been competing in the chatbot space for the last three years but is now pivoting towards AI agents.
- ▪Gemini 3.5 Flash is designed for coding pipelines and autonomous research, rather than just conversation.
- ▪The new model is reportedly up to 12 times faster than previous versions, which is crucial for agentic workflows.
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