Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities

Google's AI assistant, Gemini Spark, now has the ability to browse the web using Chrome. This integration allows Spark to use users' logged-in accounts and saved passwords on Chrome to handle mundane online tasks. Specifically, the AI tool appears to focus on researching flight options and beginning the booking process. The company has also indicated the potential for using Spark to schedule apartment viewings.

While Google has offered two use case examples, Engadget has reached out to the company for further details on the integration. Users can rest assured that safety is a priority, with Google implementing measures to protect against prompt injection. This occurs when prompts are hidden on malicious websites and user-generated content, which could force the assistant to perform unwanted actions like making financial transactions or stealing sensitive data.

Google states that they are investing in a multi-layered defense system, including both deterministic and probabilistic defenses, to make it difficult and costly for attackers to cause harm.

Notably, Spark will not automatically complete payments; instead, it will return to the user to review and finalize the transaction. Currently, the feature is available in the US, with plans to expand to more regions in the future. Additionally, Google has expanded Spark's access to Google AI Pro subscribers in over 160 countries. The AI assistant can also integrate with Google's Workspace apps.