Google brings AI agent to Chrome in the US
Security controls limit autonomous financial actions by AI.
Google is rolling out an AI-powered browsing agent inside Chrome, allowing users to automate routine online tasks. The feature is being introduced in the US for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.
The Gemini agent can interact directly with websites in the US, including opening pages, clicking buttons and completing complex online forms. Testers reported successful use for tasks such as tax paperwork and licence renewals.
Google said Gemini AI integrates with password management tools while requiring user confirmation for payments and final transactions. Security safeguards and fraud detection systems have been built into Chrome for US users.
The update reflects Alphabet’s strategy to reposition Chrome in the US as an intelligent operating agent. Google aims to move beyond search toward AI-driven personal task management.
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