Google integrates Gemini into Chrome

Investing.com -- Google has today launched what it calls the "biggest upgrade to Chrome in its history" by integrating Google AI features across the browser to enhance user experience.

The company is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to Mac and Windows desktop users in the United States with English language settings. This feature allows users to ask Gemini to clarify complex information on webpages they’re reading. Business users will gain access in the coming weeks through Google Workspace, while mobile versions for Android and iOS are also being deployed.

One of the most significant upcoming features is "agentic capabilities" that will allow Gemini to handle repetitive tasks like booking appointments or ordering groceries on behalf of users.

The AI assistant can now work across multiple tabs, helping users compare and summarize information from different websites. Soon, it will also be able to recall previously visited webpages based on user prompts.

Google has created deeper integration between Gemini in Chrome and other Google apps including Calendar, YouTube, and Maps, allowing users to schedule meetings or access location details without changing tabs.

Users will soon be able to access Google Search’s AI Mode directly from Chrome’s address bar, with this feature rolling out later this month in English in the U.S. before expanding to more countries.

Chrome is also enhancing security features, using Gemini Nano to identify tech support scams and will soon expand protection against fake virus alerts and giveaways. The browser now detects potentially spammy notifications, having already reduced unwanted notifications for Android users by approximately 3 billion each day.

Additionally, Chrome will soon use AI as a password agent to change compromised passwords with a single click on supported sites like Coursera, Spotify, and Duolingo.

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