The New Stack Podcast Google Cloud Next Wrap-Up
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May 22, 2025 Janakiram MSV, an independent analyst specializing in cloud computing and AI, joins a vibrant discussion on the latest from Google Cloud Next. The focus is on the rapid evolution of AI agents, particularly Google’s new Agent Development Kit, which positions it against competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI. The conversation highlights the challenges companies face in integrating AI into workflows and emphasizes Google's commitment to full-stack AI development with innovative tools. The synergy between Kubernetes and AI is also explored, revealing a new ecosystem in the making.
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First-Party Agentic Frameworks Rise
- AI agent frameworks have shifted from third-party tools to first-party solutions by major model providers.
- Google launching its own Agent Development Kit (ADK) marks a key milestone in this progression.
Agents Are Becoming Autonomous
- AI agents are evolving into autonomous entities capable of reasoning and action, beyond mere single-function microservices.
- This represents a next step toward more autonomous AI capabilities in workflows.
Google's Comprehensive Agent Ecosystem
- Google treats agents as first-class citizens with a full-stack ecosystem like model gardens and runtimes.
- Their agent stack includes an agent garden, runtime, engine, SDK, and no-code environment for enterprises, showing a cohesive AI agent strategy.