Google has announced the Gemini Nano AI model will be integrated into the Chrome browser for computers, starting with Chrome 126. This innovation will allow third-party developers to implement their own AI functions based on a large language model that runs locally on users’ devices. Google itself plans to use Gemini Nano to implement a number of functions, such as Help Me Write in Gmail on the Workspace Lab platform, which helps generate full-fledged emails based on short prompts or messages based on specified criteria.
Enhanced Performance with WebGPU and WASM
Chrome’s implementation of WebGPU and WASM support allows AI models to run at reasonable speeds on computers with different hardware configurations. This ensures that users experience efficient performance regardless of their device. Additionally, Google is negotiating with developers of other browsers, inviting them to integrate AI functions created by Google into their products. This collaborative effort aims to expand the reach of AI capabilities across different browsing platforms.
“We have begun interoperating with other browsers and will open an early preview program for developers. With WebGPU, WASM, and Gemini built into Chrome, we believe the Internet is ready for artificial intelligence,” said Jon Dahlke, director of Chrome product management at Google, during a briefing ahead of the Google I/O conference, which is taking place these days in Mountain View, USA.
Potential and Future Updates
While it remains to be seen if third-party developers will fully embrace Google’s AI models in their browsers, this approach promises to introduce useful and popular functions such as real-time translation, information searches across multiple sources, data summarization, and writing assistance, notes NIXSOLUTIONS. This development marks a significant step towards integrating advanced AI functionalities into everyday browsing, and we’ll keep you updated on future enhancements and developer adoption.