Readers can learn how to access, chat with, and manage Gemini in Chrome for browser-based AI assistance. These steps come directly from Google.
What it does
Gemini in Chrome provides AI assistance in your browser to help you get key takeaways, clarify concepts, find answers and more. By default, it uses content from your current browser tab to provide the most relevant responses.
Before you start
Google states that you must be 13 or older and located in a supported region. You need a Chromebook Plus, Mac, or Windows computer running the latest version of Chrome. You must also be signed in to Chrome, as the feature is not available in Incognito mode, and your device must be set to a supported language.
Steps
Step 1: On your computer, open Chrome.
Step 2: At the top of your browser, click Ask Gemini .
Step 3: Follow the onscreen instructions to opt in the first time you use Gemini in Chrome.
Step 4: In the text box, enter your question or request.
What the company says
Google states that Gemini in Chrome is being released gradually and is not available to all users at this time. For users over 18 using a work or school Google Account, administrators must enable access.
What to do
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top of your browser, click Ask Gemini .
- To opt in, follow the onscreen instructions.
- In the text box, enter your question or request.
Key facts and where they come from
- Gemini in Chrome uses content from your current tab by default to generate responses.
By default, Gemini in Chrome uses content from your current tab for its response.
- Users on a computer can share up to 10 open tabs with Gemini.
On a computer, you can also share up to 10 open tabs with Gemini.
- Users must be at least 13 years old and use a supported device.
Be 13 or older (or the applicable age in your country) and in a supported region.