Proactive Agents – Kath Korevec, Google Labs
This talk introduces the concept of proactive AI agents, moving beyond reactive tools that require explicit user commands. The core thesis is that AI agents should act as collaborators, anticipating developer needs and handling tasks autonomously to reduce mental load and increase productivity. This shift aims to free developers to focus on creative and high-level problem-solving rather than managing agent workflows.
Code 2025 17 min