Google may soon make it easier to control your internet browser via a new AI assistant, helping you save time on tasks. The AI tool known as “Project Jarvis” could be previewed as early as December.
According to The Verge’s sources, Jarvis responds to user commands by frequently capturing screenshots of what’s on the screen, interpreting them, and then performing actions like clicking buttons or typing into fields.
Google designed Jarvis specifically for use with web browsers, particularly Chrome, to support common online activities like research, shopping, and booking flights. This release is being aligned by Google with its ongoing work to enhance its Gemini AI model, with its next-generation expected to be unveiled in December. Gemini Live, Google’s chatbot, recently expanded its support to numerous new languages and has integrated into Google Meet, Photos, and other services.
The Jarvis news comes shortly after Anthropic introduced a similar tool for its Claude AI, which includes computer skills that enable it to operate various standard tools and software used by humans. Anthropic’s feature is already in public beta and offers a broader range of applications beyond web browsing alone.
With Project Jarvis, Google seems poised to join the trend of AI systems that assist users directly on their computers, potentially reshaping how people interact with online tools and applications.
Source: The Information