Google and Meta race to build personal AI agents as Anthropic and OpenAI pull further ahead

May 6, 2026

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Google needs an answer to OpenClawMeta builds "Hatch" and a shopping agentMeta builds in-house after two failed acquisitionsAnthropic and OpenAI are still setting the pace

Google and Meta are both testing personal AI agents designed to handle everyday tasks on their own. The push is a direct response to the lead built by Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft. Google has shut down a previous agent project to make it happen.

Google is testing a new personal AI agent codenamed "Remy," according to Business Insider. The tool runs inside an employee version of the Gemini app and connects to other Google services. Internally, Remy is described as a 24/7 personal agent for work, school, and daily life that can answer questions and complete tasks on its own. The agent is designed to proactively monitor relevant activity and learn user preferences over time. Google declined to comment.