Google's CEO uses AI agents to manage company operations

On October 22, 2026, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, discussed how AI agents assist him in managing the company during an interview on the Sources podcast. Pichai explained that these agents help him stay updated on daily developments, summarize information, and track multiple internal conversations without needing to read every message. He emphasized that the agents provide insights into model development, computing resource usage, and product-specific telemetry data. Pichai noted that while AI handles routine tasks, humans, including himself, remain involved in major decisions regarding resource allocation. Managing these agents has become a new skill, causing additional workloads for employees, as reported by Business Insider. Pichai highlighted the continuous nature of work enabled by AI, allowing him to focus on new challenges without interruption.