Powered by Gemini 2.0, the new AI assistant promises to handle web tasks in a way that suits users.
Google is gearing up to launch a new AI agent called Project Jarvis designed to run on Google Chrome. The innovation is designed to help users with a range of day-to-day tasks from gathering information to purchasing and booking. Unlike many commercial tools, Jarvis is aimed at consumer users and will be one of the first large-scale applications powered by the Gemini 2.0 model.. Although in limited testing, an initial release is expected in December.
Jarvis features
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said at the I/O 2024 conference in May He envisioned the possibility of using Gemini to create intelligent agentsAbility to support people in reasoning and planning, completing tasks in a variety of settings, always with user approval and supervision. Pichai described the technology as capable of “multi-step thinking” to perform complex tasks and automate online operations.
Project Jarvis functionality will be integrated directly into Chrome Can perform functions including searching for informationSelect and buy products or book tours and flights online. According to reports, this AI agent will be able to “automate everyday browser tasks” using Gemini 2.0 and allow it to perform many online tasks with minimal user intervention based on an advanced artificial intelligence system.
One of the key elements of Jarvis' design is his Ability to “understand” web activity through a series of desktop screenshotsInterpreting images to determine what actions to take. The system can click buttons, fill in text fields, and navigate between web pages following a logical sequence of predetermined actions. however, The process is not instantaneous: Requires a cooldown period of a few seconds between actions, meaning Jarvis currently works through the cloud rather than exclusively on users' devices. Even though the tester release is scheduled for December, this may indicate that the product is not yet fully ready for a large-scale release.
Gemini integration
During the I/O event, Pichai showed how Gemini can support Chrome in many enterprise tasks and condensing information for users. The Gemini and Chrome integration allows Jarvis to “plan and organize.” Complex functions such as event and meeting management, as well as collection and synthesis of data and search results.
This type of artificial intelligence “agent” represents an advanced challenge for current AI systems. Jarvis is, in fact, designed to complete multi-step operations and perform complex tasks A user may find it boring or repetitive. Pichai defined Jarvis' functionality as a simulation of a user's actions in Chrome, but in an automated manner and by using artificial intelligence. In this context, Google aims to make the app faster and less demanding on the user, but maintains control and monitoring at every step of the process.
Project Jarvis should represent one of the first concrete examples of Gemini 2.0's potential, expected to launch in December. However, the initial release phase will be reserved for selected testersThis suggests that Google should first look at how Assistant works before rolling out in a big way.
