tech
January 29, 2026
Google begins rolling out Chrome's "Auto Browse" AI agent today
The Auto Browse agent is available to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, but there are some limits.
TL;DR
- Gemini in Chrome now features an autonomous browsing agent named Auto Browse.
- Auto Browse can perform tasks previously done manually in a browser, such as filling forms or copying information.
- Gemini is now more accessible from the top of the Chrome window, defaulting to a split-screen view.
- Gemini can now connect to and interact with services like Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, Maps, Google Shopping, and Google Flights.
- The update includes image editing capabilities within Chrome using Gemini.
- Auto Browse is based on Gemini 3 models and the experimental Project Mariner agent.
- Tasks performed by Auto Browse are marked with an AI icon, and multiple tasks can run concurrently.
- AI Pro subscribers get 20 Auto Browse tasks per day, while AI Ultra subscribers get 200.
- Auto Browse has safety measures to prevent misuse, such as not completing purchases automatically.
- Auto Browse operates via cloud-based Gemini models, with page content temporarily logged to a Google Account.
- The feature is currently in preview and exclusive to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.