At this year’s Google I/O, the tech giant unveiled Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with deep Gmail integration. Imagine your emails and documents serving as a live feed for an ever-vigilant digital helper. According to Sundar Pichai, this new agent is set to revolutionise how we navigate our digital lives, effortlessly drafting emails and taking on long-term tasks.

Spark’s seamless blend with Google Workspace makes it a powerful tool for businesses too; small firms can now keep an eye on their inbox without lifting a finger. The VP of the Gemini App, Josh Woodward, highlighted its potential: ‘Need to send an update to your boss? Spark has got you covered.’

But this isn’t just about efficiency. With Google planning more integrations via MCP (Machine Connect Protocol), Spark seems well on track to become a cornerstone of our digital interactions. As users hand over control, the question remains: who will be setting the parameters?

The product is currently in beta testing and will hit Google AI Ultra subscribers next week. Meanwhile, the tech world watches as another step towards agentic AI reality inches closer.