Along with the regional expansion, Google is also adding support for more than 50 additional languages, including several Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil. These AI features will initially be available on desktop and iOS devices, and are aimed at helping users complete tasks faster while browsing. Apart from India, Gemini in Chrome is also rolling out to users in New Zealand and Canada.
Gemini in Chrome: What’s new
A browsing assistant
According to Google, Gemini in Chrome acts like a browsing assistant that users can access without switching tabs. By clicking the icon in the top-right corner of the browser, users can start chatting with Gemini in a side panel while continuing to browse the page they are on.
Google said that the assistant can help summarise long articles or research papers, answer questions about the content on a page and even help with tasks like generating quizzes for studying. It can also help modify information, such as suggesting changes to recipes or explaining complex topics. As per the blog, Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Mac, Windows and Chromebook Plus users.
Integration with Google apps
Chrome’s AI features also connect with several Google services such as Gmail, Maps, Calendar and YouTube. These integrations allow users to perform tasks without leaving the page they are browsing.
Work across tabs
Another feature allows Gemini in Chrome to work across multiple open tabs. This means the AI can collect information from several pages and present it in a consolidated format.
For instance, if someone is comparing travel packages or shopping for products online, Gemini can summarise the information and even generate comparison tables based on details from different websites. This feature is designed to help users process information faster when researching topics or comparing options online.
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Built-in security safeguards
Google said that the AI features have been designed with security measures in place. According to Google, the system can identify known threats such as prompt injection attempts and includes safeguards that require user confirmation before performing sensitive actions like sending emails or adding calendar events.
The company noted that it also uses automated testing and Chrome’s auto-update system to address potential vulnerabilities and roll out fixes quickly. Google mentioned that more AI features and language support will be added to Chrome in additional regions later this year.
