Google Introduces Gemini Spark, a Cloud-Based 24/7 AI Agent

Google introduced Gemini Spark as a 24/7 agentic assistant at its annual developer conference in May. [1][2] The tool connects to personal data and integrates directly with Google productivity applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. [1][2] Spark is designed to automate digital tasks, such as summarizing entire inboxes or organizing personal expenses into spreadsheets. [2] Google suggests the agent can also draft a Google Doc for weekend planning or scan emails and calendars to generate a daily recap of must-do tasks. [2]

Gemini Spark runs on virtual machines in the cloud, which CEO Sundar Pichai noted allows users to close their laptops while the system works. [2] This cloud-based approach contrasts with the viral OpenClaw agent from early 2026, which requires users to keep their machines awake to run tasks. [1][2] While early adopters of OpenClaw experienced bot-induced mishaps after handing over their messaging and scheduling, Spark remains heavily focused on work-adjacent tasks due to its Workspace integrations. [1][2]