## How to Use Google Chrome’s New AI-Powered ‘Skills’
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Introduction
Google Chrome has added an innovative feature called Skills, allowing users to run AI-powered prompts directly within the browser with a keyboard shortcut. This new capability integrates seamlessly into the already extensive array of tools offered by Google across its software.
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Key Features
– **AI-Powered Prompts**: Users can set up their own Skills using Gemini, Google’s chatbot, to guide AI assistants like Gemini in Chrome.
– **Comprehensive Library**: Skills range from summarizing YouTube videos to recipe substitutions and evaluating job listings. The library includes over 50 presets covering various tasks efficiently.
– **Quick Access**: To start a Skill, users click the “Ask Gemini” icon on the side of the browser window.
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Example Prompt
The following is an example prompt for creating a “Protein Maximizer” skill:
“`plaintext
*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 of the recipe while maintaining the original flavor profile.
Output the revised recipe with protein content listed per ingredient and total for a serving.*
“`
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Implementation Steps
1. **Open Gemini in Sidebar**: Navigate to the Chrome sidebar by clicking on “Ask Gemini” icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. **Type Prompt**: After opening, type `//` followed by the name of your Skill category (e.g., ‘Protein Maximizer’).
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Practical Use Cases
– Summarize YouTube videos
– Substitute ingredients for recipes to boost protein intake
– Evaluate job listings and filter resume content
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Future Outlook
– Initial glitches are expected, with improved performance over time.
– This feature could appeal to productivity enthusiasts looking to streamline workflows.
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Cleanup Options
Users can choose not to use Skills by turning off the “Ask Gemini” button in Chrome settings and navigating to the AI Innovations tab within Settings. Once toggled off, the Ask Gemini button disappears from the browser’s toolbar.
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Comparison with Competitors
Google is not alone in its pursuit of making generative AI prompts more user-friendly for productivity enthusiasts looking to streamline workflows. Other browsers such as Opera Neon have also experimented with incorporating AI tools into their software.
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In summary, Google Chrome has introduced Skills, an innovative feature that allows users to run AI-powered prompts within the browser using a keyboard shortcut. This addition enhances the versatility of Google’s suite of tools and could become a valuable tool for those looking to streamline their work on the web without fully integrating the interface into their devices.
Originally published at Unknown. Curated by AI Maestro.
