Google AI Updates: August 29, 2026

1. Google DeepMind’s AI Co-Scientist Now Runs Lab Equipment and Drafts Papers

Google. Google DeepMind expanded its AI Co-Scientist so the system can plan experiments, operate physical laboratory equipment, and draft scientific papers, pushing it toward more autonomous end-to-end research rather than just idea generation. The upgrade closes the loop between hypothesis, execution, and write-up, positioning the tool to carry out real experimental workflows with less human intervention. It marks a step toward agentic AI systems that participate directly in the scientific method. Source