Google is currently preparing for its I/O 2026 event, which is scheduled to kick off next week. Ahead of the event, a new leak has revealed details about a possible new AI agent called Gemini Spark. The upcoming tool is said to be an always-on AI assistant that can complete tasks for users in the background instead of waiting for prompts.
According to a screenshot shared by X user Fandu and reported by Android Authority, unlike traditional AI chatbots, Gemini Spark may continuously run in the background and handle digital tasks automatically. As per the report, Gemini Spark could be one of the major announcements at Google I/O 2026.
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The onboarding screen reportedly suggests that Gemini Spark can access data from linked apps, chat history, scheduled tasks, websites where users are already logged in, location information, and Personal Intelligence. With this information, the AI assistant could potentially manage inboxes, complete online workflows, and perform multi-step tasks across different apps and services.
Google has previously experimented with AI agents through internal projects like Remy, but many of its advanced AI features have largely been limited to paid AI Ultra subscribers. Gemini Spark could be the company’s next major step towards bringing AI agents to more users.
The company is also reportedly highlighting the possible risks of Gemini Spark. The onboarding screen warns that Gemini Spark can share sensitive information with third parties or even make purchases without asking for confirmation.
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The system may also store remote browser session data, including login details and remote code execution data.
Google is not alone in building AI agents that can perform tasks on behalf of users. Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are also developing AI systems capable of browsing the web, managing workflows and completing tasks with minimal user input.
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