Google Integrates Gemini AI into Chrome Browser for Enhanced User Experience

Google is now integrating Gemini AI directly into Chrome

Like most other tech companies, Google is investing heavily in the development of AI models and trying to incorporate AI into anything and everything in their portfolio. The latest endeavor apparently involves Google integrating its Gemini AI assistant into its world-popular Chrome browser -- at least, that's the rumor going around. And that rumor is backed up by some newly discovered code in the latest version of Chrome Canary, reports Windows Latest. Canary is a special version of the browser for testing out experimental features, and it appears that Gemini is being integrated with it. However, it doesn't seem to be fully operational yet. (Not a surprise with Canary.) The new feature is called GLIC, which stands for "Gemini Live in Chrome," and it comes with a new "Glic" section in Chrome's settings page. Toggling Glic causes a Gemini icon to appear next to the minimize-maximize-close window buttons, and clicking the icon launches Gemini in a floating modal. You'll also be able to configure Gemini to appear in the system tray as a convenient way to launch the AI assistant. It seems the overall idea is to bring Gemini front and center while using Chrome, and that could be useful if you need answers to questions or want to run some AI prompts without leaving your browser.

Google's Gemini is coming to Chrome for faster, easier browsing

Google is testing the integration of Gemini at the top of the browser in the latest Chrome Canary build, to facilitate access to the AI and make your browsing experience easier, as Windows Latest reports. Google is also working on a widget for Gemini. Thanks to browser researcher Leopeva64, new details about how the feature works have emerged. Windows Latest tried turning on the GLIC-related flags to enable the Gemini icon but experienced some issues. A new "Glic" setting appeared in Chrome, allowing you to personalize how to open Gemini on your Windows PC. The setting gives you options to override existing shortcuts or enable them inside the menu. Recommended Videos Once you enable the toggle, you should see the Gemini icon beside the control icons to close, maximize, or minimize it. When you click on the Gemini button, the AI assistant appears in a floating window, which could have both a floating and fixed state. It seems Google wants Gemini in as many places as possible, so it makes it feasible for you to add it to the taskbar. If you go to the browser's settings page, you can configure it to make the Gemini icon appear in the system tray as well. The system tray icon allows you to force close Gemini and change its appearance, access, or shortcut settings. However, you will only see Gemini in the system tray if you use it, whether it's to use your search history or not. It looks like Chrome is finally catching up to ChromeOS since Gemini has recently replaced Google Assistant on Chromebooks. However, the feature will roll out in phases, so don't worry if you don't see it immediately on your Chromebook.