New features in the Chrome Enterprise platform from Google aim to enhance productivity for businesses by integrating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The updates, including “Auto Browse” and “Skills,” are crafted to automate mundane tasks, freeing employees to concentrate on more critical activities.
“Auto Browse,” driven by Gemini AI, enables users to assign tasks across multiple browser tabs. For example, while drafting a document, an employee can command Gemini to interact with both a website and a customer relationship management system, facilitating the transformation of content into actionable sales leads. Importantly, users retain control as they must approve actions before finalization.
The “Skills” feature allows employees to capture and reuse specific AI workflows with a single click, enhancing efficiency across different platforms. Previously available to individual users, this functionality is now being extended to Workspace users. Similar to Auto Browse, Skills also require user confirmation, maintaining oversight of AI interactions.
To address the challenges of “Shadow AI,” which refers to the risk of unmonitored access to sensitive data, Chrome Enterprise offers IT teams enhanced visibility into AI tool usage. This includes tracking employee engagement with various tools and identifying irregular activities, thereby equipping organizations to manage security threats effectively.