How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
Google has introduced new AI agents that enhance the search experience by allowing users to create and manage personalized information agents. These agents operate continuously in the background, providing updates on topics of interest without the need for repeated searches. The feature will be available this summer, initially for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
- ▪Users can create, customize, and manage multiple AI agents to stay updated on topics of interest.
- ▪The agents synthesize information from various sources and provide actionable insights.
- ▪Google's new interface supports longer, conversational queries and includes an AI-powered query suggestion system.
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At the Google I/O 2026 keynote, the tech giant revealed new agentic capabilities in Search, where users can create, customize, and manage multiple AI agents to stay updated on topics of interest. The announcement is part of Google’s larger push toward agentic AI systems that can take initiative and assist with ongoing tasks instead of answering one question at a time. Unlike traditional search tools that respond only when prompted, Google’s information agents are designed to operate continuously in the background, 24/7, helping users stay informed about their interests without needing to repeatedly search for the same information every day.
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