Google Cloud’s Gemini voice AI wants to do more than just talk
At TechSparks 2026, Google Cloud's Head of AI Go-to-Market showcased Gemini's next-generation voice capabilities that enable AI assistants to access information, use tools and take action autonomously. The demonstration included an AI booking a restaurant table while handling follow-up questions about dietary preferences, image identification and language switching. Google also introduced Gemini Live voice features alongside text-to-speech, speech-to-text and translation models, shifting focus from conversational AI to task-oriented agentic experiences.
Key points
- Gemini voice AI moving from Q&A to autonomous task execution in business scenarios
- Demonstrated restaurant booking with multi-step reasoning and language switching
- New agentic capabilities designed to accomplish tasks without explicit prompts
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