Google is rolling out powerful AI integrations inside Chrome, embedding Gemini directly into the browser. Users will soon be able to summarize pages, ask contextual questions, and even let “agents” take actions on their behalf.
On a personal note, I can’t help but feel that Google waited for regulatory clearance before going all-in. After a US federal judge ruled in September 2025 that Google could keep Chrome (while mandating data sharing with competitors), the timing of this AI release seems anything but accidental.
Interestingly, rivals like Perplexity, which launched an AI-driven browser (Comet) that grabbed attention, may have actually strengthened Google’s case: by proving that Google is not the only innovator in this space, it made Chrome look less like a monopoly.
My bet? Chrome will keep dominating. Google had years to prepare, and with Gemini already showing strong performance in recent months, I expect the AI-powered browser to impress as well.
Chrome AI in Action#
Here’s what the new AI-powered Chrome experience looks like: