Google's Gemini Live AI Assistant Rumored to Integrate with Chrome Browser

Chrome could get a massive AI upgrade if this rumor is true

A rumor has spread that Google is working on melding Gemini Live into Chrome under the on-the-nose codename Glic, Gemini Live in Chrome. Shared on X by Leopeva64, Glic would bring Gemini Live's real-time, AI-powered assistant into Chrome, according to what's been unearthed in Chromium Gerrit (essentially the code playground for Chrome) Based on what Leopeva64 shared, Glic seems to be more than just another Chrome feature. It has its own settings page, and it needs access to your microphone and location - two big clues that it's some kind of interactive assistant. There's also talk of a floating panel or side UI that might offer context about whatever page you're on. Add the hints about a system tray icon, and it looks like Glic will run quietly in the background, ready to jump in when you need help. If you've ever used Google's Gemini AI, you know it's a pretty powerful tool. Imagine having that kind of assistant baked directly into Chrome. You wouldn't need to move between tabs to search; you could just ask Gemini Live to explain things, research data, or summarize whole web pages. Complicated recipes could be simplified and even your online shopping could be handled. There's also a way to get creative with the integration. Picture this: you're writing an email, and Gemini Live helps you tweak the tone. Or you're reading up on a dense legal document, and it breaks down the jargon in plain English. That's the kind of real-world "make my life easier" functionality that could set this apart from competitors like Microsoft's Bing Chat in Edge or even standalone tools like ChatGPT. To be fair, Google isn't the first to try this kind of thing. Microsoft has already embedded Bing Chat into Edge, though let's face it: Edge doesn't exactly have Chrome's massive user base. Still, it's shown how AI can enhance a browser without taking over. On the flip side, Apple has been much more conservative, keeping Siri and AI functions largely within its ecosystem instead of integrating them into Safari. It's a safer, less invasive approach, but maybe a little too cautious for Google's taste. What makes Glic so different is the scale. Chrome is the world's most popular browser, and introducing Gemini Live here could make AI assistance a universal experience beyond any niche audience. Of course, a misstep here could trigger a backlash - think about the uproar over changes to YouTube or Gmail whenever Google tweaks something users don't like. For now, Glic is still a mystery, but if Google gets this right, it could set a new standard for what a browser can do. And if it doesn't? Well, I guess there's always Firefox.

Google May Soon Bring Its AI-Powered Gemini Live Feature to Chrome

It is tipped to have a dedicated UI, toolbar access, and settings options Gemini Live could soon make its way to the desktop version of Google Chrome, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The two-way conversational artificial intelligence (AI) feature was initially rolled out to Gemini Advanced users on Android in September and finally made its way to the iOS platform last month with the introduction of the Gemini for iOS app. However, flags for the feature discovered on the desktop version of a Chrome build suggest it could be the next home for Google's AI feature. Tipster Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) detailed the rumoured arrival of Gemini Live on Google Chrome last month. A new feature flag was discovered in Chromium Gerrit, a code review tool for developers working on the Chromium open-source project. It is said to be implemented with the GLIC codename, which is speculated to be an abbreviation for Gemini Live in Chrome. As per the tipster, activating the flag brings up an exclamation mark tab strip icon. The AI feature is reported to require microphone and location access and has its own settings page and a dedicated user interface (UI). Users may also have the option to access GLIC in the toolbar, open it with a keyboard shortcut, and "view and manage" its activity. While its implementation in Chrome is said to have been spotted, it isn't possible to interact with the panel, as per the tipster. First unveiled at Google I/O 2024 in May, Gemini Live is an AI-powered feature which enables users to have real-time conversations with the chatbot using natural language. They can verbally ask the AI assistant queries, which responds to them similarly. It also allows for follow-up questions without having to provide the entire context every time. In Gemini Live, users can choose between 10 different voices to chat with Gemini, each differing in pitch, regional accent, and energy levels. The AI feature supports over 40 languages, including nine Indian languages, such as Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and Urdu.