Agentic browsing lets Gemini handle multi-step tasks like trip planning or shopping.
Google is doubling down on artificial intelligence in its popular browser, Chrome. Google Chrome now integrates Gemini AI directly into the browser. The new features include AI-powered page summaries, task automation, and improved integration with Google services such as Calendar, Maps, and YouTube.
However, the Gemini will now be available in Chrome for all Mac and Windows users in the United States, without the need for a Google One subscription. However, the chatbot is already available on Android and is set to launch on iOS soon. To access the features, users must simply sign in to their Google account.
"We're building Google AI into Chrome across multiple levels so it can better anticipate your needs, help you understand more complex information, and make you more productive when you browse the web, all while keeping you safe," the company stated in a blog post.
Among the key editions, the browser gets an upgraded AI Mode, which extends beyond Search to offer AI generated overviews of any webpage. Via the Omnbibox, a traditionally reserved for URLs and search queries, users will be able to ask context aware questions about the content they are viewing. The early looks highlighted tasks such as pulling warranty details while shopping online. Contextual prompts are live now, with Omnibox integration rolling out in the US later this month.
The company is also introducing agentic browsing, a feature that lets Gemini handle multi-step tasks directly within Chrome. In one example, the AI pulled a grocery list from an email and added the items to Instacart. While the system can run in the background, it will stop short of executing high-risk actions like purchases or sending emails until the user approves.
Beyond browsing, Gemini in Chrome ties into other Google services, including Calendar, Maps, and YouTube, enabling scheduling, location lookups, video summaries, and even recalling previously visited web pages.