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Google Search is becoming an agent platform

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4 min read · 22 August 2026

Google is turning Search from a place that answers questions into a place where information agents can monitor topics, build tools, and take action.

What changed

Gemini 3.5 Flash becomes the default model in AI Mode
Information agents can monitor the web for ongoing topics
Search is adding agentic coding and custom mini-app experiences
The opportunity shifts from better prompts to better workflows

Sources

blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/search-io-2026
blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-io-2026-all-our-announcements

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