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Google’s ‘Auto Browse’ agent, using Gemini 3 AI, books...
Google’s ‘Auto Browse’ agent, using Gemini 3 AI, books flights, finds apartments
Why does this matter? Because Chrome is the gateway for most of our online lives, and Google is now letting an AI sit behind the mouse. While the tech is impressive, it also nudges the line between assistance and autonomy.
Here’s the thing: the new “Auto Browse” agent isn’t just a sidebar widget—it actually assumes control of the browser window, navigating sites, filling forms and even negotiating prices without you typing a single keystroke. The move follows a string of AI‑driven upgrades across Google’s suite, from Search to Docs, and signals that the company sees generative models as a core part of everyday tooling rather than a novelty. But there’s a trade‑off.
Users will have to trust the system with credentials, payment details and personal preferences, raising questions about security and transparency. In short, Google’s latest experiment could reshape how we interact with the web—if it lives up to its promise.
The tool, powered by Google's current Gemini 3 generative AI model, is an AI agent designed to take over your Chrome browser to help complete online tasks like booking flights, finding apartments, and filing expenses. The release of Auto Browse is part of Google's continued integration of AI feature.
The tool, powered by Google's current Gemini 3 generative AI model, is an AI agent designed to take over your Chrome browser to help complete online tasks like booking flights, finding apartments, and filing expenses. The release of Auto Browse is part of Google's continued integration of AI features into Chrome. Last year, Google dropped the "Gemini in Chrome" mode to answer questions about what's on web pages and synthesize details from multiple open tabs. Auto Browse, which users can access by launching the Gemini sidebar in Chrome, will only be available today in the US to subscribers of Google's monthly AI Pro and AI Ultra plans.
Will Chrome users actually let an AI steer their browsing? Google’s new “Auto Browse” agent, built on the Gemini 3 generative model, is designed to take control of the browser and handle tasks such as booking flights, locating apartments and filing expenses. The feature arrives as part of a broader push to embed AI deeper into Chrome, following last year’s removal of the “Gemini in Chrome” mode that answered page‑based questions and synthesized information.
Some users may appreciate the hands‑off convenience; others might balk at relinquishing a browser session to a machine. The tool’s ability to navigate the open web without direct input is impressive, yet the article offers no data on accuracy, privacy safeguards or how often the agent succeeds versus requiring manual correction.
Consequently, while Auto Browse marks another step in Google’s AI‑centric roadmap for Chrome, whether it will become a routine part of everyday browsing remains unclear. The practical impact will depend on real‑world performance, user trust and the balance between automation and control.
Further Reading
- The new era of browsing: Putting Gemini to work in Chrome - Google Blog
- Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features - Droid Life
- Google makes Gemini 3 default for AI Overviews globally - TechBuzz
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