Another Crazy Day in AI: Google Rebuilds Chrome with Advanced Intelligence
- Wowza Team
- Sep 18
- 4 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Long week? Google thinks Chrome can give you a hand.
Ten new AI tools are rolling out in what the company calls its biggest update yet — cleaning up tabs, tackling tasks, and putting more guardrails between you and online threats.
Elsewhere, cyber experts warn that AI is now fueling the bad guys, too... from automated phishing to lightning-fast exploits. Security, they say, has to evolve just as quickly.
And if you’re into gadgets, Meta’s sleek new Ray-Ban Display glasses could be the first step toward Zuckerberg’s vision of “personal superintelligence.”
Here's another crazy day in AI:
Chrome gets its biggest AI upgrade ever
Why security at AI speed is critical for business success
Meta bets on smart glasses as a step toward superintelligence
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Chrome's Major Intelligence Overhaul
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
What role should Chrome play in the way we browse the web today?
Google has announced what it considers the biggest update to Chrome since its launch. Mike Torres, VP of Product for Chrome, introduced ten new features powered by AI that aim to make browsing more practical, secure, and adaptable to everyday needs. Unlike earlier updates that mainly focused on speed, stability, and design, this set of changes focuses on how the browser interacts with users and the web itself. From summarizing information across multiple tabs to detecting scams in real time, the updates are designed to bring more assistance directly into the browsing experience, whether someone is researching, managing tasks, or simply trying to stay safe online.
Some of the key additions include:
Gemini in Chrome – Provides summaries, explanations, and comparisons across multiple tabs.
Agentic browsing capabilities – An upcoming tool to complete tasks like booking or ordering directly in the browser.
Multi-tab support – Gathers details from several sites into one organized overview.
Smarter recall – Helps resurface websites previously visited through simple prompts.
Integration with Google apps – Calendar, YouTube, and Maps are now accessible within Chrome.
AI Mode in the address bar – Expands the omnibox into a more advanced, conversational search tool.
Page-level Q&A – Suggests questions and summaries about the page being viewed.
Expanded scam protection – Uses Gemini Nano to flag suspicious sites and downloads.
Notification and permission control – Cuts down interruptions from alerts and intrusive requests.
Password support – Allows one-click updates for compromised logins on supported platforms.
Most people spend several hours daily in their web browser, yet the core experience hasn't fundamentally changed in years. You open tabs, navigate to websites, and consume content. Google appears to be testing whether users are ready for browsers to take a more active role in helping them accomplish tasks and process information more efficiently.
The question is whether these features address genuine user needs or add unnecessary complexity to an already capable tool. Common frustrations like losing track of research across multiple tabs, forgetting where you found useful information, or spending too much time on routine web tasks are real problems that many people face. However, solving them requires browsers to understand and analyze user behavior in much more detailed ways than traditional browsing. While Google has emphasized privacy protections and user control, these capabilities inherently need access to more personal data to function effectively. The success of this approach will depend heavily on execution - whether the features work reliably across different websites, whether users find them genuinely helpful rather than intrusive, and whether the privacy trade-offs feel worthwhile. As these updates roll out over the coming months, user adoption and feedback will reveal whether this vision of assisted browsing resonates with how people actually want to interact with the web.
Read the full blog here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Why Security at AI Speed is Critical for Business Success
/Itai Greenberg (Chief Revenue Officer, Check Point Software), on World Economic Forum
AI is transforming industries at scale, but it also accelerates cyber risks just as quickly as it creates efficiencies. Attackers are now using generative AI to automate breaches, craft convincing phishing lures, and exploit vulnerabilities faster than ever. Experts argue that cybersecurity must be woven into business strategy, evolving at “the speed of AI” to keep trust, protect innovation, and enable growth. Flexible, AI-driven security is no longer a back-office safeguard — it’s a cornerstone of business resilience.
Read more here.
Meta Bets on Smart Glasses as a Step Toward Superintelligence
/Aditya Soni (Tech Editor) and Echo Wang (Deals Reporter), on Reuters
Meta unveiled its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, the Ray-Ban Display, priced at $799 and bundled with a wristband controller. CEO Mark Zuckerberg pitched the glasses as the “ideal form factor for personal superintelligence,” offering notifications, communication, and AI-powered assistance while keeping users present in the moment. Alongside the flagship model, Meta introduced Oakley-branded glasses for athletes and updates to its Ray-Ban line. Analysts say while sales may start slow, the Display glasses could lay the groundwork for Meta’s ambitious “Orion” launch in 2027.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
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