Google Cloud launches Gemini Agent, a universal agent for work

At Gemini at Work 2026, Google Cloud announced Gemini Agent, a universal agent that plans tasks, uses tools and connects to business systems. It selects the best model across Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, with built-in cost controls and enterprise governance.

• Announced on October 8, 2026 at Gemini at Work 2026
• Agent orchestrates Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude models
• Thomas Kurian: the best model for a task is not always the largest
• Includes built-in cost controls, administration and governance