How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
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At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced agentic capabilities in Search that let users create persistent AI agents operating 24/7 to monitor topics, synthesize information from multiple sources, and push notifications—far beyond traditional Google Alerts. These agents, available this summer first to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, support tasks like tracking stock prices, flight costs, or breaking news, and are accessible via the new AI Mode in Search. The announcement coincides with a major Search redesign featuring an intelligent search box for conversational queries and context-aware suggestions.