Google launches Gemini in Chrome for US desktop users

Google has introduced Gemini in Chrome, an AI-powered assistant designed to support users by leveraging contextual information from open tabs and browsing activity. This feature is launching for Mac and Windows users in the United States, provided their language is set to English, with plans to extend access to Android and iOS devices soon. Early access is available to the public in the US, and support for more countries and languages is expected in the coming weeks.

Gemini in Chrome allows users to:

1. Ask questions about content in their open tabs.
2. Retrieve references from YouTube videos.
3. Soon help users revisit previously browsed pages.

It integrates with services like Google Docs and Calendar, and upcoming agentic capabilities will allow the assistant to perform multi-step tasks, such as online shopping, by automating complex or repetitive actions. In addition to Gemini, the Chrome omnibox is being upgraded with AI Mode, which will enable complex queries and context-driven search suggestions directly from the address bar.

Google, the company behind Chrome, has a longstanding focus on browser performance, security, and openness. Chrome’s AI-powered updates aim to keep users safer through enhanced autofill for credentials, proactive scam detection, and assistance with privacy and security decisions. Early reactions from the tech community highlight the shift toward browsers as intelligent tools rather than passive platforms, with comparisons drawn to efforts by other browser developers integrating generative AI. Industry experts have noted that Gemini’s tight integration with Google’s ecosystem could give it an edge over competitors, especially in productivity and search-related tasks.

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