Google will integrate Gemini into Chrome, and there's only one fear: that it won't consume more RAM.

Google updates its browser again with more Artificial Intelligence features. Their latest announcement It consists of bringing its AI, Gemini, directly to Google Chromewith the intention of improving productivity, simplifying navigation, and strengthening online security.

This new integration allows AI function as a contextual assistant capable of performing multiple tasks, such as clarifying information, summarizing the content of a tab, or locating references in YouTube videos, all naturally and without the need for pre-set commands.

As This can be done with Gemini in Chrome

According to Google, AI works alongside the user to obtain key information, clarify concepts or find answers depending on the context of the open tabs. Its main capabilities include:

• Concise summaries: It offers summaries of articles, web pages, or conversation threads directly in the browser.
• Contextual responses: Answer questions about the content being read in the active tab to provide relevant explanations.
• Deepening of topics: It allows you to ask Gemini to clarify complex concepts, interact with the material, or explore related ideas.
• Product comparison: Extract key information, specifications, advantages and disadvantages from a page to compare options.
• Voice responses: Just like in the mobile app, you can now receive spoken responses without leaving Chrome.

Gemini's availability on Chrome and future plans

To access these features, Google has integrated a new Gemini button in the top right of the browserThe AI ​​is only activated when the user clicks on the icon or uses a keyboard shortcut, which, according to the company, helps control privacy.

The interaction takes place through a floating window, where you can chat with the AI ​​using text or voice. There's no need to switch tabsbecause the assistant analyzes the content of the page that is currently displayed.

However, for now, Gemini in Chrome is only available to Mac and Windows users. in United States with the browser set to EnglishGoogle says it expects to offer this feature to more people and in other languages ​​soon.

Additionally, Google will integrate its smallest model, the Gemini Nano, directly into the browser as a security assistant. Its function is to block scams, such as fake virus alerts or sweepstakes that often appear as notifications from spam.

The AI ​​will study user behavior to determine whether a request for camera access or location is it legitimate or does it intend to steal data?In addition, Gemini Nano will also encourage users to change the passwords of compromised accounts with a single click, since, according to Google, many ignore risk notifications.

The big question: how much RAM will Chrome with AI consume?

As with any Chrome update, this new feature presents a dilemma: Will it use more RAM? The browser is historically known for its high resource consumptiona persistent problem for many users.

Although the actual performance of this integration remains to be seen, some past updates They have worsened the response time of the interface.

Google is aware of the problem and in recent years has introduced features to mitigate it, such as its performance detection tool, which frees up memory and deactivates inactive tabs. Since 2022, it has also introduced memory and power saving modes, and even released updates that at the time promised to reduce RAM consumption by up to 50%.

Original article by Gonzalo Hernández | Published on September 18, 2025 Engadget