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Gemini in Chrome is now on Mac and Windows desktop in the US.
It's slated to receive more agentic abilities in the coming months.
Google is also embedding AI into other parts of Chrome.
Google is rolling out some major AI-powered upgrades to Chrome, as the technology continues to power a transformation throughout the broader online search industry.
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The tech giant announced Thursday it was weaving Gemini -- its flagship generative AI chatbot -- into Chrome in an effort to deliver a user experience that feels like an active collaboration with AI, one that can save time for users.
"This isn't just about adding new features; it's about fundamentally changing the nature of browsing, and moving from a passive experience to a more proactive and intelligent one," Parisa Tabriz, Vice President of Chrome, wrote in a company blog post Thursday. "It's about creating a browser that goes beyond rendering the web, to one that understands it, helps you be more productive, and keeps you safer online."
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