Google To Launch Advanced AI Project To Autonomously Handle Web Browsing Tasks: Report

Google is advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with a new technology, Project Jarvis, designed to autonomously navigate web browsers for various online tasks such as research and shopping. 

According to a The Information report, Google is expected to showcase this cutting-edge project in December alongside the release of its next-generation Gemini large language model, a key upgrade aimed at enhancing AI performance and versatility. 

This technology promises to let Google’s AI operate browsers directly, empowering users with a hands-free digital experience that can handle complex browsing and online activities with minimal intervention.

This push by Google positions it competitively against Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which has also been working on a system that allows AI to autonomously conduct online research by using a “computer-using agent” (CUA). OpenAI’s CUA enables the AI to explore and interpret online content and make decisions based on findings, aiming to make AI a practical tool for real-world tasks like market research, online shopping, and more. 

However, Google and Anthropic are reportedly pushing the boundaries further, aiming to create software that not only navigates the web but also interacts directly with users’ computers or browsers, enhancing its potential as an interactive digital assistant.