<div id="readability-page-1"><div> At the 2026 Google I/O keynote, the tech giant revealed new agentic capabilities in Search, where users can create, customize, and manage multiple AI agents to stay updated on topics of interest. The announcement is part of Google’s larger push toward agentic AI systems that can take initiative and assist with ongoing tasks instead of only answering one question at a time. Unlike traditional search tools that respond only when prompted, Google’s information agents are designed to operate continuously in the background, 24/7, helping users stay informed about their interests without needing to repeatedly search for the same information every day. Instead of delivering a list of links, the agents can synthesize information from multiple sources, explain why something matters, compare perspectives, and provide actionable insights. In many ways, the agents represent the next evolution of Google Alerts, the notification service Google launched in 2003. However, these agents are designed to go beyond simple notifications. For instance, someone following the stock market could create an information agent focused on specific companies, share price, or economic trends. The agent could monitor market activity throughout the day, track breaking news, summarize earnings reports, alert users when major changes happen, and provide summaries and links to learn more. <figure><img height="425" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Google-Information-Agents.png/query-dz02ODA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="680" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Google-Information-Agents.png/query-dz02ODA"/><figcaption>Image Credits:Google</figcaption></figure> It could also help with everyday tasks, such as tracking flight prices for upcoming trips, monitoring sports teams and live events, following breaking news, keeping tabs on housing or job market trends, and tracking weather or traffic. To use the feature, users can open AI Mode in Search and enter a prompt. For example: “keep me updated on nearby movie tickets for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’.” When something relevant appears, the Google app sends a push notification. You’ll also see your active tracked topics in your AI Mode history, where you can jump back in to manage, refine, or turn off an alert. Information agents will be available this summer. The company is first rolling them out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S., then to additional markets later on. In addition to these information agents, Google also introduced a major redesign of Search itself, including what it describes as a reimagined “intelligent search box,” the company’s biggest change to Search in more than 25 years. The new interface is designed to support longer, more conversational queries. There’s also a new AI-powered query suggestion system that goes beyond traditional autocomplete, helping users craft nuanced and context-aware searches. </div></div>

Google I/O took place on May 19th, followed closely by Google Marketing Live on May 21st. The market focus has shifted from "Will Gemini 4.0 be released?" to "Can AI make money?"—Can AI search expand commercial queries? Can AI Max replace Dynamic Search Ads as the new default for advertising? Can agency-based shopping complete the transaction loop? Can Google Cloud's backlog of orders, which nearly doubled to $462 billion month-over-month, continue to grow? Everything hinges on these two events. Are you betting that Alphabet will take another leap forward with AI, or has its valuation already exhausted expectations?

Google I/O took place on May 19th, followed closely by Google Marketing Live on May 21st. The market focus has shifted from "Will Gemini 4.0 be released?" to "Can AI make money?"—Can AI search expand commercial queries? Can AI Max replace Dynamic Search Ads as the new default for advertising? Can agency-based shopping complete the transaction loop? Can Google Cloud's backlog of orders, which nearly doubled to $462 billion month-over-month, continue to grow? Everything hinges on these two events. Are you betting that Alphabet will take another leap forward with AI, or has its valuation already exhausted expectations?

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At the 2026 Google I/O keynote, Google announced new AI information agents that allow users to create and manage multiple agents for continuous updates on topics of interest. These agents synthesize information, provide actionable insights, and operate 24/7, enhancing user experience beyond traditional search tools. They will be available this summer, initially for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. Additionally, Google introduced a redesigned search interface to support more conversational queries.

- At the 2026 Google I/O keynote, Google introduced new agentic capabilities in Search that allow users to create and manage AI agents for continuous updates on topics of interest.  
- These agents synthesize information from multiple sources, provide actionable insights, and help with tasks such as monitoring financial markets and tracking travel prices.  
- The feature will first be available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. this summer, accompanied by a major redesign of Search to enhance user interaction.

How to use Google’s new information agents