Google's Gemini Spark is an agentic AI assistant
Google has introduced Gemini Spark, a new AI assistant designed to act as an active partner for users. This assistant can perform various tasks within Google Workspace apps and is set to roll out to testers soon. Users can opt in to use Spark and customize its capabilities to connect with multiple applications.
- ▪Gemini Spark is a 24/7 personal AI agent announced at Google's I/O developer conference.
- ▪It is powered by Gemini 3.5 and integrates with Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, and Slides.
- ▪Users can program Spark to perform interconnected tasks and set recurring actions.
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News AI Google's Gemini Spark is an agentic AI assistant The AI agent is rolling out to testers this week. By Mariella Moon May 19, 2026 1:45 pm EST Lixu/Getty Images Google has announced a "24/7 personal AI agent" called Gemini Spark at this year's I/O developer conference. The company says Spark transforms Gemini from a standard AI assistant to an "active partner" that actually perform tasks for you. Spark is powered by Gemini 3.5 and is deeply integrated with Google Workspace apps, including Gmail, Docs and Slides. You can teach it to perform various tasks, such as creating a list of critical deadlines in your Gmail and sending it to you, or writing up a summary of ongoing updates in lengthy email threads.
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