Exploring Google’s Gemini AI Integration: What You Need to Know
These days, Google’s Gemini AI seems to be making its presence felt across various platforms. It’s seamlessly integrated into Gmail, available on your mobile device, and soon, you’ll find it in your web browser as well. While Gemini AI browser features have been accessible to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, the rollout is now expanding to all users with several exciting new capabilities.
If you notice a new Gemini icon appearing in the upper right corner of your Chrome browser (adjacent to your tabs), you’ve already received the update. If it’s not visible, you might have to click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Gemini in Chrome to activate it, should you wish to do so.
Utilizing Gemini in Chrome
By clicking the Gemini icon or using the default keyboard shortcut (Alt + G), you can access features previously exclusive to paying Google customers. Gemini can provide answers related to the webpage you’re viewing, as well as respond to general inquiries that aren’t necessarily linked to your current activity. Additionally, if you’re using a Google application or visiting a Google site, it can assist you with simple tasks, such as navigating directly to a particular section in a YouTube video.
Moreover, Gemini now has the capability to work across different tabs, enabling it to analyze and compare information from multiple sources. You can initiate a conversation with Gemini through the button at the top right corner, followed by clicking “Add tab” at the bottom of the window to integrate additional data sources into your inquiry.
Interestingly, while these updates are available for general users, Google indicates that businesses may need to wait a few weeks for their rollout due to the need for enhanced “enterprise-grade data protections and controls.”
Currently, beyond this new access, the update may not be very extensive. To use it, you need to be on a Windows or Mac device, have your language settings in English, and be located in the U.S. Users will also find that the Gemini Assistant on Android can assist with Chrome browsing, and efforts are underway to improve access to Gemini in its Android and iOS apps.
Upcoming AI Browsing Features
Exciting developments are on the horizon, with Google announcing plans for “agentic browsing” in the coming months. This feature aims to enhance the functionality of Gemini in Chrome, allowing it to handle tasks such as scheduling a haircut or facilitating grocery orders. Additionally, it will assist with easier browsing, enabling users to inquire about their browser history for specific pages. For example, asking, “which website featured the walnut desk last week?” may redirect you to a shopping page you only vaguely recall.
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