Google Chrome AI Mode adds side-by-side web browsing
google upgraded ai mode in chrome desktop, allowing links to open side-by-side with the ai interface to eliminate tab switching. users can now select multiple recent tabs, images, or pdfs via a new plus menu to provide context for search queries. the features roll out in the us today, with tools like canvas and image creation integrated directly into the workflow.
Google released a significant update to AI Mode in Chrome desktop, enabling a split-screen view where links open alongside the AI interface. This design maintains conversational context while users read web pages, allowing the AI to answer specific questions about the visible content or follow-up queries based on the page. Early testing indicated this reduces the friction of tab management for complex research tasks.
The update introduces a new input mechanism via a "plus" menu that allows users to attach context from recent tabs, images, or PDFs directly into the AI prompt. This enables queries that synthesize information across multiple open sources. The feature set integrates AI capabilities like Canvas and image generation and is currently available to users in the United States.