Google Chrome Unveils AI-Powered History, Lens, and Shopping Features for Enhanced User Experience
August 1, 2024The Tab Compare feature will provide AI-generated summaries of similar shopping items across different tabs, displaying key information like product specs, features, prices, and ratings.
Currently, Tab Compare is limited to products, but there are plans to expand it to include comparisons for schools, universities, and other decision-making contexts.
This feature aims to simplify the shopping experience and may eventually expand to other areas like travel planning or university selection.
Google assures that Incognito Mode activity will not be included in AI-enabled history searches and will add a disclaimer regarding tracking.
Privacy measures will be in place, as the history feature will not include incognito mode data and will be opt-in.
Concerns about privacy and security similar to those faced by Microsoft's Recall feature remain, as it's unclear what data Google can access.
These features are expected to roll out to US desktop Chrome users in the coming weeks.
The AI-powered history search feature will require users to opt-in through specific settings in Chrome.
Google is enhancing its Search and Chrome browser to maintain their top positions despite increased competition.
Google is set to enhance its Chrome browser with a new AI-powered history feature, allowing users to recall previously visited webpages by asking questions like, 'What was that ice cream shop I looked at last week?'
In addition to the history feature, Google is launching Google Lens for Chrome on desktop, enabling users to search and ask questions about content on web pages without leaving their current tab.
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TechCrunch • Aug 1, 2024
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