Live from Next 2026: The Year of the Agent

Allen and Alice are on the ground at Google Cloud Next, breaking down the biggest shifts in the AI landscape. This episode explores the transition from focusing on models to building agents with the launch of the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. They discuss the new TPU v8 hardware, the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Workspace integration, and how tools like Workspace Studio are making agent development accessible to everyone. Plus, a look at the incredible AI-powered Wizard of Oz experience at the Sphere!Timestamps:[00:00:12] Live from Day Two of Google Cloud Next[00:01:13] New Hardware: TPU v8 for Training and Inference[00:02:53] Gemini's Current State and Future Models[00:04:27] Vertex AI Rebrands as Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform[00:06:14] Building Reliable Agents: Identity, Registry, and Observability[00:07:18] Powering Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP)[00:11:06] Workspace Studio: Automation for Everyone[00:15:00] Immersive Experiences at the Sphere[00:17:12] Final Thoughts and Where to FollowHashtags:#GoogleCloudNext #Gemini #AIAgents #VertexAI #TPU #MCP #WorkspaceStudio#TwoVoiceDevs #GenAI #QueenOfSpreadsheets