Google launches Gemini agents and AI Search overhaul (opens in new tab)

Google used its I/O 2026 developer conference on May 19 to announce a broad expansion of Gemini across Search, Workspace and consumer AI products, led by the new Gemini 3.5 model family and the Gemini 3.5 Flash release. Google said Gemini 3.5 Flash is rolling out globally as the default model for the Gemini app and Google Search’s AI Mode, and described it as faster and stronger on coding and agentic tasks than earlier models. The company also announced an AI-driven Search redesign with a lar...