Google has integrated its Gemini AI chatbot directly into Chrome for desktops. Users can now directly ask questions to Gemini by entering their query in the address bar. The feature is available in the latest stable version of Google Chrome and is accessible to all users. Here’s how you can use it.
Gemini AI Integration in Google Chrome
Google Chrome users can now enter the prompt “@gemini” followed by their question, directly in Chrome’s address bar. Chrome will automatically redirect that question to Gemini AI. However, this feature will only work if you have signed into Gemini using your Google account.
If you are a free user of Gemini, Chrome will forward your question to the basic model of the chatbot. If you are a Gemini Advanced subscriber, Chrome will use the more powerful version of Gemini by default for your queries using the @gemini prompt.
Quickly start your chat with Gemini using the new shortcut in the Chrome desktop address bar👇
Step 1: Type “@” in the desktop address bar and select Chat with Gemini
Step 2: Write your prompt
Step 3: Get your response on https://t.co/MukYC54K9eSeriously. It’s that easy ✨ pic.twitter.com/F7LdcFCc2a
— Chrome (@googlechrome) April 30, 2024
Gemini AI integration is available in the latest version of Google Chrome browser starting with 124.0.6367.119. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Your regular searches will continue to be executed on your default search engine unless you use the @gemini prompt in the address bar.
Note that this functionality is only available in Google Chrome. Other Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, etc. may not have direct Gemini integration.
Google has also integrated Gemini AI in Gmail, Google Docs, and other legacy services. Users can easily access the AI chatbot to compose emails, rephrase sentences, and other tasks. However, these browser integrations are currently limited to the desktop version only and are not available on the mobile version of Chrome.
It is worth noting that Microsoft has already integrated its CoPilot chatbot in the Edge browser. It uses GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models from OpenAI to assist users with their searches, email writing, schedule management, and other tasks.
