Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace
At Google Cloud Next on Wednesday, Google announced plans to bring agentic AI capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users. The new "auto browse" feature leverages Gemini to understand live browser tab context and perform tasks like booking travel, data entry, scheduling meetings, and CRM updates. Workflows require human review before final action. Initially available to Workspace users in the U.S., the feature can be enabled via policy, and prompts won't train AI models. Users can save common workflows as "Skills" accessed via slash or plus sign. Google also expanded Chrome Enterprise Premium to detect unsanctioned AI tools and compromised extensions via "Shadow IT risk detection." IT teams get a Gemini Summary of release notes. Google partnered with Okta to reduce session hijacking and introduced Microsoft Information Protection integration for consistent security policies.
Key facts
- Google announced auto browse for Chrome at Google Cloud Next on Wednesday.
- Auto browse uses Gemini to understand live browser context and handle tasks.
- Tasks include booking travel, data entry, scheduling, and CRM updates.
- Workflows require human review before final action.
- Feature initially available to Workspace users in the U.S.
- Prompts won't be used to train AI models.
- Users can save workflows as Skills accessed via slash or plus sign.
- Chrome Enterprise Premium now detects unsanctioned AI tools and compromised extensions.
- Shadow IT risk detection gives visibility into GenAI and SaaS usage.
- IT teams receive a Gemini Summary of release notes.
- Google partnered with Okta to reduce session hijacking.
- Microsoft Information Protection integration enforces consistent security policies.
Entities
Institutions
- Chrome
- Gemini
- Workspace
- Chrome Enterprise Premium
- Okta
- Microsoft Information Protection
Locations
- United States