AI agent-based platforms are next big thing for biz: Google

Google's agentic models can execute tasks autonomously under human supervision

- Leslie D'Monte

Google, doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) to fuel revenue growth, is witnessing increased enterprise interest in agentic workflows, according to Oliver Parker, vice president of global Generative AI (GenAI) go-to-market at Google Cloud.

In the last few months, the interest has been growing significantly, Parker noted during a recent interview in India. AI agents—autonomous systems capable of decision-making and action—are designed to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.

From driverless cars to smart home assistants and trading bots, these agents represent a critical evolution in AI technology.

Google's newly launched AgentSpace platform enables businesses to create AI-powered workflows that integrate seamlessly into operations, offering tools for tasks like enterprise search and data interaction. It is "taking AI beyond developers to the business layer," Parker explained.