Google Adds Agentic AI to Gemini for Business

Google is pushing Gemini further into the enterprise by adding agentic AI capabilities designed for business use. Rather than only answering questions or drafting text, the upgraded assistant is meant to plan and carry out tasks across different apps and systems. It can delegate work to subagents, draw on multiple AI models, and even receive its own workplace identity, including an email address. Google says the effort begins with enterprise customers, where agents can manage multistep workflows and coordinate with existing software. That combination of autonomy and identity is significant. An AI agent with an email address and access to corporate tools is no longer just a chatbot; it starts to resemble a digital coworker. It could schedule meetings, update records, route requests, gather information, and trigger actions in business applications. In theory, this could reduce repetitive work and help teams move faster. In practice, it also requires strong controls. Businesses will want to know what the agent is allowed to do, how its actions are logged, who is accountable when something goes wrong, and how sensitive data is protected. The move reflects a wider shift from conversational AI toward autonomous systems that can operate within real workflows. Microsoft, OpenAI, and others are pursuing similar visions, and the competition is likely to focus on reliability, integration, and trust. For Google, Gemini's success in this area may depend less on flashy demos and more on whether enterprises can safely deploy agents at scale. If it works, the office could gain a new kind of worker: always available, fast, and connected to the company's software stack.