Google unveils 8th-gen TPUs, agent platform, and Workspace AI layer at Cloud Next '26

At Cloud Next '26, Google unveiled 8th-generation TPUs split into training-focused TPU 8t and inference-focused TPU 8i.

It also introduced the revamped Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to help companies build, deploy, and manage enterprise agents.

Workspace Intelligence adds an AI layer across Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, and Chat to connect workplace data and workflows.

New networking, storage, and safety features are meant to support large-scale agentic workloads and broader enterprise adoption.