If Google can’t make AI agents useful, maybe no one can

At I/O 2026, Google announced new AI agents designed for tasks like information gathering and event planning. These agents can operate continuously in the background, enhancing user efficiency. This development is part of Google's efforts to provide more effective personal assistants amid increasing competition in the AI market. This announcement follows years of tech companies promising intelligent personal assistants, often falling short of expectations. However, the open-source platform OpenClaw has accelerated improvements, prompting Google to invest more in smart agent development.