Google aims to make AI agents useful assistants

Tech giants have long promised AI personal assistants but delivered limited functionality. However, recent advancements, particularly with open-source platforms like OpenClaw, are changing this landscape. Google is now positioning itself to lead this evolution, announcing new AI agents at I/O 2026 designed for tasks such as information gathering, event planning, and inbox summarization. These agents are engineered to operate continuously in the background, with a focus on seamless integration into users' existing digital workflows, potentially transforming how we interact with technology.