| domain | techmeme.com |
| summary | Google is significantly updating its Chrome browser with AI-powered features, primarily leveraging its Gemini AI model. Key updates include:
* Auto Browse: A new AI agent that can independently browse the web, opening websites and filling out forms without direct user input. * Gemini Side Panel: A dedicated sidebar providing access to Gemini's capabilities, including image generation (Nano Banana), and potentially other AI tools. * Agentic Features: Chrome is evolving into an "agentic browser," capable of handling multi-step online tasks autonomously. * Gmail Integration: Inline Gmail compose functionality within the Gemini side panel. * Cross-App Powers: Chrome will leverage Gemini’s broader cross-app powers.
Multiple sources confirm these updates are rolling out, with initial availability in the U.S. and further expansion anticipated. The changes aim to transform Chrome into a more intelligent and proactive browsing experience, competing with emerging AI-powered browsers. Additionally, the article discusses OpenAI's fundraising efforts, including potential investments from Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, along with Microsoft's role in Azure cloud computing backlog. |
| title | Techmeme |
| description | The essential tech news of the moment. Technology's news site of record. Not for dummies. |
| keywords | more, revenue, billion, google, earnings, image, chrome, news, business, cloud, over, gemini, times, forums, growth, spending, quarter |
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| nslookup | A 169.44.149.64 |
| created | 2024-02-13 |
| updated | 2026-01-29 |
| summarized | 2026-02-14 |
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