Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode

Google's Chrome browser introduces a split-screen view, merging AI-powered assistance with traditional web browsing in a single window. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode

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Google has launched a significant update to its Chrome browser, introducing a new side-by-side browsing feature for desktop users. The feature, which became available this week, automatically activates when a user clicks a link while the browser's AI Mode is enabled. Instead of navigating away from the AI interface, the webpage opens in a dedicated panel alongside it, allowing for simultaneous interaction with both the web and Google's AI assistant. The update represents a tangible step in Google's strategy to deeply integrate generative AI into the core web browsing experience. For years, search engines have acted as intermediaries, directing users to external sites. This new interface blurs that line, positioning the AI not just as a starting point but as a persistent companion. Analysts suggest this could fundamentally alter user behavior, reducing the need to toggle between tabs or reinterpret information, as the AI can process the open page's content directly within the same window. Initial user reports indicate the feature is designed for research, comparison, and content summarization. A user querying the AI about a complex news event, for instance, can now click a link to a primary source article and have it load immediately beside the conversation. The AI can then reference specific text, generate summaries, or answer clarifying questions based on the live webpage without the user ever leaving the chat interface. This seamless integration aims to make information gathering more fluid and context-aware. However, the launch has immediately reignited debates about the future of the open web and digital publisher economics. Media executives and content creators have expressed concern that the feature could further entrench user interaction within Google's ecosystem, potentially reducing direct engagement with publisher sites. If users consume and process information primarily through the AI's lens, it may impact website metrics like time-on-site and could complicate existing advertising and subscription models that rely on direct traffic. The technical implementation also raises questions about content access and attribution. For the AI to analyze a...

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