Google has introduced Mariner, an advanced AI agent and prototype powered by its Gemini 2.0 framework. AI agents are systems that get something done on your behalf by being able to reason, plan, and utilize memory.

Gemini 2.0 represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, focusing on agentic AI—systems capable of reasoning, planning, and taking informed actions, according to Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO. Unlike the earlier model, which emphasized multimodal data handling (text, images, and more), the new version allows AI agents like Mariner to perform intricate tasks autonomously. For instance, its "Deep Research" feature can gather, analyze, and synthesize information into comprehensive reports, demonstrating capabilities akin to a skilled human assistant.

Currently in limited release, these developments are set for public consumption in 2025. 

Project Mariner is another experimental AI agent that can navigate on its own within a web browser. Mariner is now available in early preview form for “trusted testers” as a Chrome extension.

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