Google launches background information agents for search

google introduced 'information agents' within its new 'ai mode,' enabling users to create persistent bots that monitor specific interests—such as stock prices, sports, or news—without manual searching. these agents synthesize data from various sources, explain context, and send push notifications when relevant updates occur, functioning as an advanced evolution of google alerts. availability begins this summer for google ai pro and ultra subscribers in the us, with other regions following later. this launch accompanies a major search redesign featuring a conversational 'intelligent search box' and ai-powered query suggestions.