Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up

What happened: Alphabet's Google Cloud introduced the Gemini agent, a single AI agent for work that can answer questions, handle tasks, create content and write code. It follows agent launches from OpenAI and Meta. Key numbers: Announced Oct 8. OpenAI launched always-on agents called dots in September. Meta released Muse earlier last month. Why it matters: The launch intensifies competition among tech companies racing to sell AI that works autonomously. Alphabet shares were up marginally in early trading. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

Alphabet's Google Cloud introduced the Gemini agent, a single AI agent for work that can answer questions, handle tasks, create content and write code. It follows agent launches from OpenAI and Meta.

The launch intensifies competition among tech companies racing to sell AI that works autonomously. Alphabet shares were up marginally in early trading.