Google confirms Gemini agent for consumers and ads inside AI agents

Google said on its Q3 2026 earnings call that it will bring its enterprise Gemini agent experience to consumers later this year, starting with the Gemini app and then Chrome, Android and Workspace. Ads are also coming to AI agents, with sponsored options appearing alongside an agent's recommendations.

• Agentic features will roll out first in the Gemini app, then Chrome, Android and Workspace
• Some capabilities already reach paid US subscribers via Task, Chrome auto browse and screen automation
• CBO Philipp Schindler said an agent could show sponsored options next to its recommendations
• Ads are meant to offset the cost of always-on AI agents