Google I/O 2026: Gemini Spark Revealed as Always-On Proactive Agent with Skill System, Task Scheduler, and Background Service Architecture

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Leaked code and today's I/O keynote reveal Gemini Spark's architecture: a skills-based system ("agent_skills" code strings) where users create recurring automated task templates, a persistent background service (AGENT_MODE_FG_SERVICE), and scheduled workflows that run without manual oversight. Unlike command-driven assistants, Spark proactively monitors accounts and decides what to do next. The dedicated Agent tab in Gemini separates agentic workflows from chat, signaling Google's bet that always-on agents are a distinct product category.