Google Search adds AI agents for continuous monitoring
google launched 'information agents' at i/o 2026 that actively monitor topics 24/7, synthesizing data and sending push notifications for pro and ultra subscribers this summer.
revealed at google i/o 2026, these information agents function like an advanced evolution of google alerts, running in the background to monitor specific interests such as stock market trends or live events. accessible via 'ai mode' in search, the agents explain significance and compare perspectives rather than simply linking out. the feature launches for us subscribers on ai pro and ultra plans this summer with a global rollout to follow. this accompanies a major search interface redesign supporting longer, conversational queries and context-aware ai suggestions.