Google is enhancing its Chrome browser with advanced AI tools, beginning with the rollout of Gemini in Chrome. The update introduces smarter browsing with integrated AI support, an AI Mode in the address bar, improved scam protection, and upcoming agentic capabilities that can handle tasks like bookings and online shopping. Here’s a complete breakdown of what’s new.
Google has started rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Mac and Windows desktop users in the U.S. with English set as their language. With Gemini, users can clarify complex information, summarize content across multiple tabs, and even compare details from different sites in real time.
Gemini in Chrome is also coming to mobile platforms. On Android, users can activate it by holding the power button, while iOS integration will soon be built directly into the Chrome app.
Planning trips or working on research often requires juggling multiple tabs. Gemini now makes this easier by consolidating information into a single summary. For example, it can compile details on flights, hotels, and activities into one itinerary, removing the hassle of switching back and forth.
Users can also ask Gemini to recall past web activity with prompts like:
“What was the website where I saw the walnut desk last week?”
“Which blog did I read about back-to-school shopping?”
Gemini in Chrome will connect with Google services like Calendar, YouTube, and Maps. This means users can schedule meetings, get directions, or even jump to a specific moment in a YouTube video without leaving the page they are on.
Another major feature is AI Mode in the address bar (omnibox). Rolling out later this month in the U.S., AI Mode lets users type longer, more complex questions directly into the search bar and get AI-powered responses.
Chrome will also suggest contextual questions based on the page you’re browsing, and users can ask follow-up questions without leaving the site. AI Overviews will appear alongside the webpage for a more seamless browsing experience.
Google is also expanding Chrome’s AI capabilities for security:
Scam Detection with Gemini Nano: Already effective at spotting tech support scams, it will soon block fake virus alerts and fraudulent giveaways.
Spam Notification Control: Chrome now detects spammy site notifications and offers the option to unsubscribe, cutting down unwanted alerts by nearly 3 billion per day on Android.
Smarter Permission Requests: Using AI, Chrome predicts when users are unlikely to allow site permissions and makes requests less intrusive.
Additionally, Chrome will soon function as an AI-powered password agent, allowing one-click password changes on platforms like Spotify, Coursera, H&M, and Duolingo.
Looking ahead, Google will add agentic features to Gemini in Chrome. These will allow the AI to perform tasks on behalf of users, such as:
Booking a haircut
Ordering groceries
Automating repetitive web tasks
Importantly, these features will be user-controlled, meaning Gemini can be stopped at any point to maintain transparency and control.
Conclusion
With Gemini integration, AI Mode, scam protection, and agentic features, Chrome is evolving into a smarter, more secure, and more helpful browser. Google’s vision for AI-powered browsing could redefine how users interact with the web—whether it’s simplifying research, protecting against scams, or handling everyday online tasks.