Google’s Gemini May Be Getting a 24/7 AI Agent Called ‘Remy’

Google may be preparing Gemini for a life beyond the chat box.

The tech giant is testing a new AI agent internally, codenamed “Remy,” that could transform how users interact with its Gemini platform. According to reports from Business Insider, the agent is being trialed internally by employees within a staff-only version of the Gemini app. 

An internal description seen by the publication states, “Remy is your 24/7 personal agent for work, school, and daily life, powered by Gemini.” It continues: “It elevates the Gemini app into a true assistant that can take actions on your behalf — not just answer questions or generate content.” 

What Remy can do

The big differentiator here is autonomy. According to reports, Remy is being built as a deeply integrated assistant that works across Google’s ecosystem. Unlike traditional chatbots, it is designed to act proactively. 

Another internal description shared by Business Insider states that the agent is “Deeply integrated across Google, Remy can monitor for things that matter to you, handle complex tasks proactively, and learn your preferences over time.” This suggests a shift from reactive AI tools to systems that can anticipate needs, manage tasks, and operate continuously in the background.

Google has already introduced several AI agent tools, which can handle multi-step tasks. However, Remy appears to be a more advanced evolution of those capabilities. While current tools are limited by subscription tiers and regional access, Remy is described as a more persistent and intelligent layer, one that could sit across services like Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, handling tasks with minimal user input.

The influence of OpenClaw

Remy’s development comes as AI agents gain momentum across the tech industry. Much of this momentum has been driven by the viral success of OpenClaw, an autonomous AI agent capable of responding to messages and conducting research.

OpenClaw’s rapid rise has pushed major tech companies to accelerate their own efforts in the space. Its popularity even drew attention from Sam Altman, whose company later hired its creator. Google’s Remy is widely seen as its response to that trend, aiming to offer similar capabilities within a more polished and integrated environment.

Other tech firms are also moving quickly. Companies like Anthropic, Meta, and Nvidia have introduced their own agent-style systems, turning what was once experimental into one of the most competitive areas in AI.

Still early, still internal

Remy remains in what the tech industry calls a dogfooding phase, an internal testing period where employees use a product before any public release. There is no confirmed launch timeline, and key details such as how autonomous the agent is or how it handles permissions remain unclear.

However, with Google’s annual developer conference approaching, expectations are building. The company is set to host its I/O event later this month, where AI agents are widely expected to take the spotlight.

For a broader look at Google’s accelerating push into AI agents and Gemini-powered automation, check out eWeek’s roundup of the company’s latest announcements from April 2026.