Google Embeds Agents Into Chrome Browser

On January 28, 2026, Google announced it is embedding advanced agentic AI into Chrome using its Gemini 3 model, introducing a persistent Gemini side panel, Nano Banana image generation, Personal Intelligence, and Auto Browse for multi-step web tasks. The updates—including Auto Browse for Google AI Pro/Ultra subscribers and Universal Commerce Protocol support—aim to make Chrome proactive amid competition from OpenAI's Atlas and antitrust scrutiny.