Google said it will begin fully integrating its artificial intelligence (AI) model "Gemini" into its Chrome web browser. Starting with U.S. users, it will be available on Mac, Windows, and mobile devices without a separate paid subscription.
On the 18th (local time), Google said on its official blog that through Gemini it will support a variety of features, including understanding web pages, working across multiple tabs, managing meeting schedules, and searching YouTube. It is also deeply integrated with Google services such as Calendar, YouTube, and Maps, so users can access them without moving to separate pages.
On desktop, it can simultaneously perform tasks such as product comparisons, information summaries, and retrieving browser history, and a feature has been added to recall what you were working on the previous day via voice commands. Google emphasized, "We are innovating how people use the web while maintaining Chrome's speed and security."
The move comes as competitors such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity are rolling out AI browsers and agents in quick succession. OpenAI unveiled a browser-based work agent "Operator," Anthropic introduced a Claude-based browser agent, and Perplexity launched an AI work browser "Comet."
Google plans to add features in Chrome that let Gemini handle everyday tasks on users' behalf, such as ordering groceries, changing delivery schedules, and booking restaurants and hair salons. It added that any high-risk, irreversible task will require user confirmation. The release schedule has not yet been disclosed.