AI Search & AI Overviews
AI Agents
Autonomous AI systems that perform tasks on behalf of users, including searching and synthesizing information.
EmergingLast updated: 2026-09-16
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AI Search & AI OverviewsAI agents are autonomous AI systems that perform tasks on behalf of users. In the context of search, AI agents can perform searches, evaluate sources, synthesize answers, and take actions like booking or purchasing. AI agents are an emerging technology that could fundamentally change search behavior.
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