Google Tests Remy AI Agent in Gemini App

Google is developing a new AI agent codenamed Remy, powered by its Gemini model, designed to act as a 24/7 personal assistant for work, school, and daily life. The project is currently in internal testing among employees through a staff-only version of the Gemini app, according to internal documents.

Remy aims to go beyond traditional chatbots by taking proactive actions on users' behalf, such as handling complex tasks, monitoring relevant activities, communicating with others, sharing documents, and making purchases. It learns user preferences over time and draws on personal context, including chats, connected apps, location data, and agent files. Internal descriptions portray it as elevating the Gemini app into a "true assistant that can take actions...not just answer questions or generate content." Its greeting prompts users with, "What can I get done for you today?" and positions it as a "digital partner."

The agent remains experimental, with warnings that it may make mistakes or expose data unintentionally. Users are advised to supervise tasks via a dashboard, be clear in requests, and avoid sensitive areas like legal, medical, or financial advice. Completed, in-progress,...