Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era

Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, has been integrated into Chrome as a browser-based chatbot that can “see” what’s on your screen.
The integration allows for more natural conversations and provides recommendations based on your browsing history and interests.
However, Gemini’s capabilities are still limited, and users may find themselves wanting it to do more than it currently can.
The early access version of Gemini in Chrome is only available to AI Pro or AI Ultra subscribers, while the Beta, Dev, or Canary versions of Chrome offer a different experience.
Users can try out Gemini’s features by clicking the new Gemini button in Chrome’s top-right corner and using it to summarize articles, find news, or perform other tasks.

Gemini will automatically surface recommended prompts when you select it.

I spent my morning with Gemini in Chrome, the new integration that puts the AI-powered assistant right in your browser. Instead of going to the chatbot’s web app, you can click the new Gemini button in Chrome’s top-right corner to start a conversation – but the key difference is that the browser’s built-in assistant can “see” what’s on your screen while you navigate the web.

To me, Gemini’s integration in Chrome seems like just the start of Google’s mission to make its AI more “agentic,” as I found myself wanting it to do more than it actually could. For now, you can only try out the early access version of Gemini in Chrome if you’re an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscriber, and use either the Beta, Dev, or Canary version of Chrome.

I started out by using Gemini to summarize some of the articles on The Verge, as well as even find some gaming-related news on the homepage, where it pointed out the new Game Boy games Nintendo added to its Switch Online service, the upcoming Elden Ring film adaptation, and Valve’s massive Steam Deck update.

But Gemini can only “see” what’s on your screen, so I found that if you want it to summarize certain elements, like The Verge‘s comments section, you’l …

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Q. What is Gemini in Chrome?

A. Gemini is an AI-powered assistant that can be integrated into Google Chrome, allowing users to access its features directly from the browser.

Q. How does Gemini work in Chrome?

A. Gemini works by automatically surfacing recommended prompts when selected, and it can “see” what’s on your screen while you navigate the web.

Q. Is Gemini available for everyone?

A. No, Gemini is currently only available to AI Pro or AI Ultra subscribers who use either the Beta, Dev, or Canary version of Chrome.

Q. What features does Gemini offer in Chrome?

A. Gemini offers features such as summarizing articles and finding news on specific topics, like gaming-related news.

Q. Can Gemini summarize comments sections?

A. No, Gemini can only summarize certain elements that are visible on the screen, not comments sections or other hidden content.

Q. Is Gemini’s integration with Chrome a step towards Google’s agentic era?

A. Yes, according to the author, Gemini’s integration in Chrome seems like just the start of Google’s mission to make its AI more “agentic”.

Q. What is the purpose of Gemini’s “agentic” era?

A. The purpose of Gemini’s “agentic” era is not explicitly stated in the article, but it appears to refer to making Google’s AI more autonomous and capable of taking actions on its own.

Q. How can I try out Gemini in Chrome?

A. You can try out Gemini in Chrome by using either the Beta, Dev, or Canary version of Chrome if you’re an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscriber.

Q. What is the current limitation of Gemini’s capabilities?

A. The current limitation of Gemini’s capabilities is that it can only “see” what’s on your screen and cannot access hidden content, such as comments sections.