Google Chrome Adds AI-Powered ‘Skills’
Google has added a new feature called “Skills” to Chrome, which allows users to run AI-powered prompts with the help of a keyboard shortcut.
The Skills library features more than 50 preset prompts that instruct Google’s chatbot Gemini on summarizing YouTube videos, evaluating job listings or finding recipe substitutions. The skills can be accessed through the Chrome browser sidebar by clicking on the “Ask Gemini” icon in the upper-right corner.
Here is an example of a Skills prompt for the “Protein Maximizer” Skill: Analyze the recipe on the current webpage, identify all ingredients, and estimate their protein content. Suggest substitutions or additions to maximize the overall protein content while maintaining the original recipe’s flavor profile. Output the revised recipe with protein content listed for each ingredient and the total protein per serving.
According to Google’s article, Skills are expected to be glitchy at launch but should gradually improve over time. Google also offers skills through its Gemini chatbot service, which users can access through the Chrome browser sidebar. If you’re not interested in these skills, you can disable it by going into your Chrome settings and turning off the “Ask Gemini” toggle.
Google is not alone in developing AI prompts for the browser. The Opera Neon browser has also experimented with how generative AI can control Chrome to click and browse the web on a user’s behalf.
Key Takeaways:
- Skills are an AI-powered feature that allows users to run prompts in Google Chrome using a keyboard shortcut.
- The Skills library features more than 50 preset prompts covering various tasks, including summarizing YouTube videos and finding recipe substitutions.
- Users can access the Skills by clicking on the “Ask Gemini” icon in the Chrome sidebar or by turning off the “Ask Gemini” toggle in their Chrome settings.
Note: This article was written based on a Wired report from earlier this year and is not an official statement from Google.
Originally published at Unknown. Curated by AI Maestro.
