Gemini in Chrome adds auto browse and agent payment support
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We’re introducing a series of updates that make Gemini in @googlechrome more helpful, efficient, and personalized for you: — Side panel for multitasking: The new side panel experience allows you to do things like send emails or compare information without leaving your open tab — Nano Banana integration: Generate and edit high-fidelity images right from the new side panel — Deep ecosystem integration: Connect Google apps like @gmail, @googlecalendar, @YouTube, Google Shopping, and Google Flights to accelerate complex task execution — Personal Intelligence: With your permission, Personal Intelligence turns Chrome into a trusted partner that remembers past conversations and connects with your Google apps to provide help that’s uniquely tailored to you — Agentic action via auto browse: Offload multi-step browser tasks, like scheduling an appointment or filling out a complex form, using our new auto browse feature that’s rolling out in preview for U.S. Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers — Support for agents: Support for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) ensures AI agents can execute transactions on your behalf — Enhanced security: New rigorous security standards…
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Gemini in Chrome's auto browse can carry out a sequence of browser tasks, such as comparing travel dates or filling forms. Google AI's January 28 announcement introduced a U.S. preview for Pro and Ultra subscribers. The accompanying product article explains the control boundary: auto browse is designed to pause for confirmation or hand tasks back to the user for actions such as purchases and social posts. Delegating the browsing work therefore still leaves specified consequential actions with the user. Product explanation.
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