tech
January 28, 2026
Chrome takes on AI browsers with tighter Gemini integration, agentic features for autonomous tasks
Google Chrome is adding Gemini in sidebar and is rolling out an agentic feature for AI Pro and Ultra users
TL;DR
- Google is adding AI-powered features to Chrome, including a persistent sidebar assistant.
- The Gemini sidebar can answer questions about the current website or other open tabs and understand context groups from multiple tabs.
- The sidebar will now be available to Chromebook Plus users.
- A new personal intelligence feature will connect to Gmail, Search, YouTube, and Google Photos for personalized queries.
- Nano Banana integration allows modifying images with other found products.
- The auto-browse feature aims to automate tasks like online shopping and form filling, requiring user intervention for sensitive data.
- These features are rolling out initially to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
- Early testing showed users utilizing the feature for appointment scheduling, form filling, tax document collection, and expense reports.