It's impossible to ignore Google's commitment to artificial intelligence. Google I/O 2025 demonstrated the giant's determination to focus on AI by integrating it into most of its services. At the heart of this revolution is the Chrome browser, which will benefit from advanced integration of Gemini to transform the way we interact with the web.
AI assistance accessible all the time, but not yet everywhere
Gemini invites itself directly in Chrome via a dedicated icon in the top right corner of the browser. Simply click on it to open a floating chat window, where you can interact with the AI either by text or by voice thanks to Gemini Live. This integration allows access to Gemini's intelligence on any web page, without switching tabs or opening a separate application.
A neat integration that nevertheless comes up against a significant limitation. Initially, Gemini in Google Chrome is available only in the United States and reserved for American subscribers of Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra. The Mountain View company mentions availability on Windows and macOS for this first version.
One of the major assets of Gemini in Chrome is its ability to explain complex content and instantly summarize long articles or reports. The presence within the world's most used browser aims to provide greater fluidity and prevent the user from straying from the Google universe. A task that could take up to 30 minutes could be reduced to three clicks via Gemini, and that could make all the difference for the American giant. Indeed, advanced integration encourages people to use (or at least test) their assistant rather than turning to a competitor like OpenAI's ChatGPT for the same type of questions or requests.
In addition to answering questions, Gemini understands the context of the page being viewed and can generate personalized actions. The assistant can compare two products opened in different tabs or even create a quiz from what you see on the screen.
Features that will grow
Eventually, Google assures that Gemini in Chrome will be able to manage several tabs simultaneously and even navigate automatically for you. For example, it will be possible to ask Gemini to scroll to a specific element of a page without touching the mouse.
With these developments, Google Chrome intends to become a smarter browser where AI becomes a true co-pilot of the user's daily life. This transition is almost obligatory, given that its competitor Microsoft Edge already defines itself as an AI-powered browser with integrated Copilot. Generative AI companies competing with Google, such as OpenAI and Perplexity, also plan to enter the battle of AI-powered browsers. In the event that the American courts force Google to separate itself from its browser, the two firms would be ready to buy Chrome.
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