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

Date:
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Description:
Google is rumored to be adding Gemini Live to Chrome browser.

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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 whats 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 its some kind of interactive assistant. Theres also talk of a floating panel or side UI that might offer context about whatever page youre 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 youve ever used Googles Gemini AI, you know its 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: youre writing an email, and Gemini Live helps you tweak the tone. Or youre reading up on a dense legal document, and it breaks down the jargon in plain English. Thats the kind of real-world make my life easier functionality that could set this apart from competitors like Microsofts Bing Chat in Edge or even standalone tools like ChatGPT. Over a month ago I spotted Google working on a new feature for Chrome codenamed "Glic", which COULD BE Gemini Live in
Chrome, well, this feature will have its own page in Settings with several options, here's a first look at this new page:https://t.co/fXROn0vvW9 pic.twitter.com/5CTRcaGtRZ December 23, 2024 Glic to the future

To be fair, Google isnt the first to try this kind of thing. Microsoft has already embedded Bing Chat into Edge, though lets face it: Edge doesnt
exactly have Chromes massive user base. Still, its 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. Its a safer, less invasive approach, but maybe a little too cautious for Googles taste.

What makes Glic so different is the scale. Chrome is the worlds 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 dont 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 doesnt? Well, I guess theres always Firefox. You might also like Googles AI Overviews are now available to help a billion people avoid reading full articles Google is making Gemini AI part of everything you do with your smartphone here's how How to build your own customized Google Gemini AI chatbot



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