Google's Agent Smith AI tool gains internal traction as engineers embrace autonomous coding assistant

What is Agent Smith? Google's internal AI tool for operations that helps engineers code

Agent Smith by Google: Unlike conventional AI coding assistants, the system is capable of planning and executing workflows autonomously, marking a shift toward more independent AI agents. Agent Smith can reference internal documents and access employee profiles to complete assigned tasks. It is built on Google's earlier platform, Antigravity, but offers significantly greater autonomy and workflow integration. Tech giant Google has introduced a new internal tool, Agent Smith, into its workflow, according to a recent report by Business Insider. The tool is designed to automate tasks such as coding, while also functioning as an agent that can interact with multiple internal systems. The development comes as the company steps up investments in artificial intelligence and accelerates enterprise-wide adoption of AI-driven tools. Launched earlier this year, Agent Smith operates asynchronously in the background, allowing employees to assign tasks without continuously monitoring progress. Agent Smith: Key capabilities Unlike conventional AI coding assistants, the system is capable of planning and executing workflows autonomously, marking a shift toward more independent AI agents. Agent Smith can reference internal documents and access employee profiles to complete assigned tasks. It is built on Google's earlier platform, Antigravity, but offers significantly greater autonomy and workflow integration. With Agent Smith, Google is getting into Integrated Development Environment (IDE). An IDE is an application that helps developers write and manage code efficiently. AI is no longer optional for Google Cofounder Sergey Brin recently noted in a town hall that AI agents will be central to the company's strategy this year, with additional tools currently in development. CEO Sundar Pichai has also underscored that adopting AI is no longer optional. Reports suggest that the use of AI tools could increasingly influence employee performance evaluations, including for non-technical roles. The company has additionally reiterated its voluntary exit program for employees who do not align with its AI-first approach. In August, ET reported that engineering teams at Google saw a 10% boost in velocity throughout the complete development life cycle, and 12% of duplicate bugs were automatically fixed without the need for human interaction as the company started leveraging AI to boost efficiency. Google's AI integration has allowed employees to focus on higher-level work, the company said earlier. Sales teams who used AI-driven proposal tools filled 78% more requests, but more significantly, they're now spending time building connections instead of formatting reports, one of few instances where AI could do the tedious tasks in lesser time. Also Read: Google, the sleeping giant in global AI race, now 'fully awake' Google's financial outlook Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30% from the prior year to $34.5 billion, or $2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18% to $113.8 billion. Google Services revenue rose 14% to $95.8 billion, supported by broad strength in advertising. Google Cloud stood out as the clear growth leader. Cloud revenue surged 48% year over year to $17.7 billion, comfortably exceeding estimates. "Search saw more usage than ever before, with AI continuing to drive an expansionary moment," Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said during the earnings call in February this year.

Google's Agent Smith AI is blowing up internally: Here is what it can do

Employees can give THE instructions, and it continues working in the background without needing an active laptop. Google is reportedly testing an AI tool internally called Agent Smith that can automate tasks, including coding. The tool has become so popular that the company had to limit access due to the surge in usage, reports Business Insider. Unlike traditional coding assistants, it can handle more of the workflow on its own. One of its standout features of Agent Smith is its ability to work asynchronously. Employees can give it instructions, and it continues working in the background without needing an active laptop. They can later check in, even from their phones, to review progress and assign new tasks. This flexibility is making it particularly useful for engineers looking to save time and boost productivity. The tool builds on Google's existing platform, Antigravity, which is focused on agent-based coding. Agent Smith goes a step further by interacting with multiple internal systems. For example, because it can access employee profiles, it can quickly retrieve documents and information that would require manual searching. Also read: Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model: Check features and availability Another feature adding to its popularity is its integration with Google's internal chat platform. Employees can communicate with the AI directly through chat, as per the report. The rise of Agent Smith comes at a time when Google is pushing aggressively into AI-powered productivity. During a recent town hall, Google cofounder Sergey Brin emphasised the importance of such tools, noting that agents will play a major role in the company's future this year. Also read: Google releases Lyria 3 Pro AI model with longer music generation: How to access When asked about Agent Smith, a Google spokesperson told Business Insider, 'We're always experimenting with new ways to build agents that solve real-world problems for people and businesses, but we don't have anything to share right now.' Also read: Meta to lay off hundreds of employees across departments amid AI push: Report