Chrome is based on Google’s open-source Chromium platform ... This case isn’t just about today’s search engines. It’s about the future of AI and how we access information online.

Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.

OpenAI, Perplexity AI and Yahoo have expressed interest in buying Chrome, as Google's legal battle escalates. Here's what it could mean for the future of the web.

Google announced at I/O on Tuesday that it's launching a Gemini integration in Chrome, giving users access to a new browsing assistant.

If you don’t feel like typing, Gemini in Chrome also lets you switch to its “Live” feature by selecting the button in the bottom-right corner of the dialogue box. From there, you can simply ask a question out loud, and Gemini will respond by speaking to you.

Google is also using “Gemini” as a catch-all for various AI functions, much in the same way that Microsoft uses Copilot as an AI brand. Google, like Microsoft, is pushing agentic AI, where various bits of autonomous AI work independently to pursue tasks.

A federal judge questioned whether potential Google search engine rivals will have room to grow amid the rise of artificial intelligence – a key question as he considers the Justice Department’s

The Arc browser has made every other web browser feel outdated. So, if Google Chrome wants to win me back, it'll have to try much harder.