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Google I/O 2026's Dialogues stage emphasizes practical advancements in proactive AI agents, embodied robotics, and the convergence of quantum computing with machine learning. Key discussions also address AI's expanding role in scientific discovery and creative industries, offering a balanced view of both productivity gains and societal implications. These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the current trajectory in embodied AI and cross-disciplinary technological integration.
Catch up on the Dialogues stage at Google I/O 2026.

A recap of the 2026 I/O Dialogues, where leaders discuss the future of AI, quantum computing, robotics and creativity.
This week at I/O, the Dialogues stage brought together Google leaders, scientific minds and creative visionaries on the technological breakthroughs helping to shape society and our future. Highlights include:
Beyond the Keynote: Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat down with Matt Berman, Creator and Founder of Future Forward, to unpack the vision behind I/O's biggest announcements.
AI Agents: Google’s Josh Woodward, Koray Kavukcuoglu, Liz Reid, and Jeff Dean joined Logan Kilpatrick to discuss how proactive AI agents are transforming productivity.
Quantum & AI: Google’s Hartmut Neven and James Manyika explored the intersection of quantum computing and AI.
Science: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis sat down with Axios’ Mike Allen to highlight AI's role in solving complex scientific problems.
Robotics: Google DeepMind’s Kanishka Rao and Boston Dynamics’ Alberto Rodriguez unpacked the leap in embodied physical AI with NothingButTech’s Jacklyn Dallas.
Creativity: Director Doug Liman and 30 Ninjas’ Jed Weintrob and Julina Tatlock sat down with Google's Mira Lane to examine AI's role in pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.
Watch all the Dialogues on YouTube.
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