Google Launches Information Agents for AI Ultra Subscribers

Google deploys first Search agent capability

Google has begun rolling out Information Agents, the first implementation of its Search agents concept unveiled at I/O 2026. The feature is now available exclusively to AI Ultra subscribers through AI Mode, Google's conversational search interface.

Information Agents operate continuously in the background, monitoring blogs, news sites, social media posts, and other web content for changes that match user-specified criteria. The system also tracks real-time data from finance, shopping, and sports sources. When relevant updates are detected, the agent delivers a synthesized summary with actionable options.

Users activate the feature by including phrases like "keep me updated on" or "alert me when" in their AI Mode prompts. Google's example use cases include tracking apartment listings that meet specific requirements or monitoring when favorite athletes announce sneaker collaborations.

Why it matters

Information Agents represent a shift from periodic checking to continuous monitoring, potentially eliminating the need for users to manually search for time-sensitive information. For businesses, this signals Google's move toward proactive information delivery that could reshape how consumers discover products, services, and content. The immediate notification model contrasts with existing scheduled alert systems that operate on fixed intervals, creating opportunities for real-time engagement in competitive markets like real estate, retail, and event-driven industries.

Pricing and availability

The feature is currently limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers, who pay either $99.99 or $199.99 monthly. Information Agents work across all languages and markets where AI Mode is available.

Google plans to expand access to AI Pro subscribers this summer, though pricing and specific timing for that tier have not been announced.

Technical distinction from existing tools

Information Agents differ from Google's existing notification systems in their response speed. The Gemini app's Scheduled actions check for updates once daily, while Gemini Spark operates on 15-minute intervals. Information Agents, by contrast, promise immediate delivery when triggering conditions are met, though Google has not disclosed the technical architecture enabling this continuous monitoring.

The details were first reported by 9to5Google.