Google launches universal Gemini AI agent for cross-platform work tasks

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Google announced a new 'universal' Gemini AI agent at its Gemini at Work event on Thursday. The agent is designed to operate across multiple applications and devices, running tasks in the background. It will be accessible through the Gemini Enterprise app, enabling users to assign tasks from a single interface. The AI can work within Google Workspace apps and can also be accessed from mobile devices, desktops, and third-party platforms like Slack.

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