Google has rolled out its AI-powered Gemini assistant in the Chrome browser for users in India. The company announced the updated today. The launch comes nearly a year after Google introduced native Gemini integration in Chrome for users in the United States.
Google has also expanded the rollout to countries such as New Zealand and Canada. With Gemini integrated into Chrome, users can access an AI assistant directly inside the browser while browsing the web. The AI assistant can summarise long articles and web posts. It can also perform tasks such as creating quizzes, retrieving information, and finding previously visited pages from Chrome browser history.
Support for Indian languages
Google has added support for 50 additional languages in Gemini for Chrome. These include several Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil. Gemini in Chrome runs on Google’s Gemini 3.1 large language model (LLM). Currently, the feature is available for Mac, Windows, Chromebook Plus devices and the iOS version of Chrome. Users can access Gemini by clicking the icon located in the top-right corner of the browser tab. This opens a side chat panel where users can ask questions and interact with the AI assistant while browsing.
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Integration with Google apps
Gemini in Chrome integrates with several popular Google services. These include Gmail, Maps, Calendar and YouTube. Users can schedule meetings through Google Calendar, check locations on Google Maps, and ask questions about YouTube videos directly from the Gemini chat panel. The Gmail integration also allows users to compose and send emails without leaving the current webpage. They can open the side panel and ask Gemini to draft and send an email instantly. Another useful feature allows Gemini to collect and summarise information from multiple open browser tabs. The AI assistant also includes Nano Banana 2, which enables users to edit and modify images directly within the browser.
Focus on safety and security
Google says it has designed the AI assistant with safety measures. The company trained its models to detect security risks such as prompt injection attacks. Gemini also asks for user approval before performing sensitive actions. These actions include sending emails or adding events to Google Calendar.
With the rollout of Gemini in Chrome, Google aims to strengthen its position in the growing AI browser market. Competitors such as Perplexity and OpenAI continue to develop AI-powered browsers and search tools. However, Chrome’s massive global user base, especially in fast-growing markets like India, gives Google a strong advantage in expanding AI adoption.
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