Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering questions, with new tools designed to help users complete tasks directly in their browsers. Google has expanded its Gemini browsing capabilities in India, bringing features that can summarise webpages, answer questions about online content and assist with certain browser-based activities.

The development highlights a broader shift in technology: AI assistants are increasingly becoming tools that help people work with information and perform everyday digital tasks, rather than simply responding to text prompts.

What Is Google Gemini’s New Browsing Feature?

Google is expanding the integration of its Gemini AI assistant into Chrome. One of the notable capabilities is Auto Browse, which is designed to help users handle certain multistep browsing tasks.

Depending on availability and the task, AI-assisted browsing can help users understand lengthy webpages, gather information from multiple pages and reduce the time spent switching between tabs.

For example, someone researching a laptop could use an AI assistant to compare specifications, summarise product descriptions and organise the information before making a decision.

The precise features available may vary according to the device, account, region and rollout status.

How Can AI Browsing Help Smartphone Users?

AI-assisted browsing could be useful in several everyday situations.

• Studying: Students can summarise lengthy educational material and identify key points for revision.
• Shopping: Users can compare product specifications, features and prices across webpages.
• Travel planning: AI can help organise information about destinations, accommodation and transport.
• Office work: Professionals can summarise reports, gather research and organise information from online sources.
• Everyday research: Users can ask questions about complicated articles and get explanations in simpler language.

These tools can reduce repetitive work, although users should still verify important details before acting on the information provided.

Can AI Complete Tasks Automatically?

Some AI agents are designed to perform several steps towards a goal rather than simply provide instructions. Depending on the tool and its permissions, this might involve opening webpages, finding relevant information or interacting with supported browser elements.

However, AI automation is not the same as unrestricted control of a device. Certain actions may require user confirmation, and some websites or tasks may not be supported.

Users should be especially careful when an AI assistant is asked to handle payments, personal information, account settings or other sensitive activities.

Is AI Browsing Available to Everyone in India?

Availability depends on the specific Gemini feature, device compatibility, account settings and Google's rollout schedule.

Users can check whether the relevant features are available in their version of Chrome or Gemini by looking for AI-related options in the browser or application.

If a feature is not visible, updating the application may help, although an update alone does not guarantee access.

What About Privacy and Security?

AI browsing can make online activities more convenient, but it also raises important privacy questions.

Before using these tools, users should consider the information they share and review the permissions requested by the application.

Here are a few precautions worth following:

• Avoid entering passwords, banking PINs or one-time passwords into AI prompts.
• Review permissions before allowing an AI assistant to interact with websites.
• Verify information before making purchases or financial decisions.
• Be cautious when AI-generated summaries involve medical, legal or financial advice.
• Review privacy settings to understand what information the service may process.

AI systems can misunderstand instructions or produce inaccurate information, so human oversight remains important.

Will AI Replace Traditional Web Browsing?

AI assistants are changing how people search for and use online information, but traditional browsing remains useful. Search engines provide direct access to sources, while opening the original webpage allows readers to examine the full context and assess credibility.

The two approaches are likely to complement each other. AI can help users find and organise information, while conventional browsing allows them to verify details and make informed decisions.