Google is reportedly testing an AI tool internally called Agent Smith that can automate tasks, including coding.
The tool has become so popular that the company had to limit access due to the surge in usage.
Employees can give THE instructions, and it continues working in the background without needing an active laptop.
Google is reportedly testing an AI tool internally called Agent Smith that can automate tasks, including coding. The tool has become so popular that the company had to limit access due to the surge in usage, reports Business Insider. Unlike traditional coding assistants, it can handle more of the workflow on its own. One of its standout features of Agent Smith is its ability to work asynchronously. Employees can give it instructions, and it continues working in the background without needing an active laptop. They can later check in, even from their phones, to review progress and assign new tasks. This flexibility is making it particularly useful for engineers looking to save time and boost productivity.
SurveyThe tool builds on Google’s existing platform, Antigravity, which is focused on agent-based coding. Agent Smith goes a step further by interacting with multiple internal systems. For example, because it can access employee profiles, it can quickly retrieve documents and information that would require manual searching.
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Another feature adding to its popularity is its integration with Google’s internal chat platform. Employees can communicate with the AI directly through chat, as per the report.
The rise of Agent Smith comes at a time when Google is pushing aggressively into AI-powered productivity. During a recent town hall, Google cofounder Sergey Brin emphasised the importance of such tools, noting that agents will play a major role in the company’s future this year.
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When asked about Agent Smith, a Google spokesperson told Business Insider, ‘We’re always experimenting with new ways to build agents that solve real-world problems for people and businesses, but we don’t have anything to share right now.’
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