Chrome takes on AI browsers with tighter Gemini integration, agentic features for autonomous tasks
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Google Chrome now includes Gemini in a new side-panel, and the update adds an “auto-browse” capability that can navigate web pages and perform actions on behalf of users. The feature is limited to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and is designed to handle tasks such as researching travel costs and completing forms, enhancing the browser’s AI functionality.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Chrome takes on AI browsers with tighter Gemini integration, agentic features for autonomous tasks
Google Chrome integrates Gemini in its sidebar. The browser also rolls out an agentic feature for AI Pro and Ultra users, enabling autonomous tasks. This enhances Chrome's AI capabilities.
- TechMeme·Google updates Gemini in Chrome with a new side panel, an auto browse feature that can navigate pages and take actions for AI Pro and AI Ultra users, and more (Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET)
Google updates Gemini in Chrome with a new side panel. The update includes an auto browse feature for AI Pro and AI Ultra users. Gemini 3 brings a revamped sidepanel UX to Chrome.
- The Verge·Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome
Google adds Gemini AI to Chrome, enabling auto-browse features. Gemini can perform tasks like researching travel costs and filling out forms. It will be available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US.
- Hacker News·Putting Gemini to Work in Chrome
Gemini is being integrated into Chrome to enhance user experience by leveraging its capabilities.
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