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Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash and the Gemini Spark AI agent at its developer conference. The agent is designed to handle tasks using personal data and third-party services.
CnbcGoogle announced Gemini 3.5 Flash along with a new personalized AI agent called Gemini Spark at its annual developer conference. The agent is built to operate continuously and access user data such as calendars and email to complete tasks without constant prompts.
Spark can review credit card bills to identify unexpected charges and compile morning summaries from preschool-related emails. Users can also direct the agent to organize meeting notes into documents and generate follow-up messages. The company stated that the agent will connect to services including OpenTable and Instacart in the coming weeks.
Spark is being released first to a small group of early testers this week and will enter beta next week for subscribers to the company’s premium AI plan. Google said the agent operates under user direction and will ask for confirmation before taking actions such as spending money or sending emails.
“We think of it as if you're giving a teenager their first debit card.”
Wired reported that Gemini Spark is positioned as a response to OpenClaw, an earlier AI agent that users employed to manage inboxes, calendars, and other daily activities. The article noted that some early users of similar agents encountered risks when granting broad access to personal data and computer controls.
Google plans to add features allowing the agent to interact with a user’s local browser and accept commands via text or email.
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