What to know:
- Google accidentally leaked its autonomous web-browsing AI assistant through the Chrome Web Store.
- The AI can perform tasks like online shopping and travel bookings without human intervention.
- The prototype was quickly removed but revealed Google’s ambitious plans for browser automation.
Unexpectly, Google’s latest artificial intelligence project has been revealed ahead of schedule through an accidental leak on the Chrome Web Store. The AI assistant, dubbed “Jarvis,” promises to revolutionize how we interact with web browsers. This development represents a significant leap forward in AI capabilities. Jarvis could be powered by an advanced iteration of Gemini AI, enabling it to perform complex functions such as conducting research, making purchases, and arranging travel.
According to The Information, the prototype appeared briefly as a Chrome extension described as “a helpful companion that surfs the web with you”, though users who managed to download it couldn’t activate it due to permission restrictions. While the prototype wasn’t fully functional during its brief appearance, Google plans to officially unveil Jarvis in December, where it will compete with other AI assistants like Anthropic’s Claude, which has already begun its public beta phase.
The timing of this leak is particularly interesting, as it comes shortly after similar announcements from competitors.
From automated shopping to hands-free travel booking, AI is about to transform your daily web browsing experience.
