Google revamping with AI advances, including a personal assistant
Google revamping with AI advances, including a personal assistant
Publish Date: 2026-05-20 16:20:00
Source Domain: www.scrippsnews.com
- Google announced significant advancements in its AI tools and systems at Google I/O, introducing the new “agentic” AI called Gemini Spark that will proactively manage tasks for users.
- The latest Gemini 3.5 model, including Flash, Pro, and Omni versions, is being rolled out globally with enhanced features, speed, and security measures.
- Gemini Omni enables users to create and edit high-quality videos through conversational AI, claiming more realistic results due to advanced understanding of physics.
- Gemini Spark will operate as a 24/7 cloud-based agent, capable of handling routine tasks with user permission, and is set to integrate directly with Chrome later in the summer.
- Google also unveiled two types of smart glasses developed in partnership with Samsung and luxury eyewear brands, promising voice and visual assistance for various tasks.
- Google Search is getting a major upgrade with Gemini 3.5 as its default model and an intelligent search box that adapts to longer queries and supports multiple input modalities.
- A new Universal Cart tool is being introduced to offer intelligent shopping assistance by monitoring prices and availability across different platforms and services.