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Google is launching its own version of OpenClaw

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Google is launching its own take on OpenClaw, the buzzy AI agent platform that caused a stir in the tech industry earlier this year. Announced during Google I/O 2026, Gemini Spark is an always-on AI agent that can write emails for you, create continually updated study guides, monitor credit card statements for hidden subscription fees, and more.

Gemini Spark is powered by the newly introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash and runs in the background 24/7 using virtual machines on Google Cloud. The AI agent will connect to Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, but Google is expanding integrations to third-party apps using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that allows AI models to plug into external systems or data. That includes Canva, OpenTable, and Instacart.

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This summer, Google will give Spark the ability to interact with your local files through the Gemini app...

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