Google Cloud’s Business Trends Report 2026: Key findings

Today, Google Cloud dropped its 2026 AI Agent Trends Report, along with a companion NotebookLM. Here’s a look at the five key trends that are defining where agents will fundamentally reshape business and drive new value in the coming year.

  1. AI agents will help everyone be more productive.
  2. Agentic workflows will become a core part of business processes.
  3. Agents will bring five-star experiences to life for everyone.
  4. AI agents will supercharge security operations.
  5. Companies will double down on training an AI-ready workforce.