Google is making significant investments in artificial intelligence, aiming to integrate AI into various aspects of its products and services. A recent development suggests that the company is working on incorporating its Gemini AI assistant into the Chrome browser. Although Google has not officially confirmed this, rumors indicate that Gemini may soon become a built-in feature of Chrome, enhancing the browsing experience with AI-powered assistance.
This speculation is supported by findings in the latest version of Chrome Canary, a special test version of the browser designed for experimental features. According to reports, Gemini is being integrated into Canary, although it is not yet fully functional. This is not entirely unexpected, as Canary often serves as a testing ground for unfinished features before they are rolled out to the stable version of Chrome.
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The new feature, called GLIC (“Gemini Live in Chrome”), introduces a dedicated section in Chrome’s settings. Enabling GLIC results in a Gemini icon appearing next to the window control buttons, allowing users to access the AI assistant via a floating modal. Additionally, users can configure Gemini to be accessible through the system tray, making it a convenient, always-available tool for quick AI interactions.
By embedding Gemini into Chrome, Google aims to provide seamless AI-powered assistance directly within the browser. This could be particularly useful for users who need quick answers or wish to run AI-based tasks without switching between applications. If fully implemented, this integration would further solidify Google’s commitment to making AI a core part of its ecosystem.
