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Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Flash Agent in Opal to Turn Prompts Into Automated Mini‑Apps

Analysts warn the push could fuel shadow IT risks for companies.

Overview

  • Opal’s new agent plans tasks, selects tools, and executes multi‑step workflows from plain‑language prompts using Gemini 3 Flash.
  • The system can store session memory via Google Sheets, enabling persistent state for use cases like lists or reusable briefings.
  • Agents are natively interactive, asking users for missing details or presenting choices to guide the next step.
  • Google positions Opal for non‑technical users, steering developers to Antigravity and enterprises to vetted agents in Google Cloud Marketplace.
  • Investor reaction was muted with little movement in Alphabet shares as observers expect productivity gains rather than immediate revenue impact.