KeywordsGoogle Cloud Next, Agent to Agent Protocol, AI technology, Anthropic, Vertex AI, customer service automation, agent communication, AI advancements, technology integration, hyperscalersSummaryIn this episode of the Midget Step Podcast, host Dalton Anderson discusses the key takeaways from the Google Cloud Next 2025 conference, focusing on the innovative Agent to Agent Protocol. This protocol allows AI agents to communicate seamlessly, enhancing workflows and customer service automation. Dalton emphasizes the importance of this technology in scaling AI capabilities and the future potential of agent workflows, including economic actions and transactions between agents.TakeawaysThe Agent to Agent Protocol is crucial for scaling AI capabilities.Google's advancements in AI technology are industry-leading.The integration of external tools through protocols enhances AI functionality.Communication between agents allows for complex workflows.The Agent Developer Kit simplifies the creation of AI agents.Monitoring and managing agents is essential for effective deployment.AI agents can significantly improve customer service experiences.The future may see agents conducting economic transactions.Rapid advancements in AI are occurring due to significant investments.The potential for agents to hire other agents is an exciting prospect.Sound Bites"Chef's Kiss, such a cool technology.""They built an agent developer kit.""There's gotta be progress."Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Google Cloud Next 202504:40 Understanding the Agent to Agent Protocol12:12 Demonstrating the Power of Agent Communication25:59 The Future of Agent Workflows and Economic Actions