After making a fleeting appearance on the Chrome Web Store, Google’s next AI agent, Jarvis, was unintentionally released. The business quickly removed the plugin, codenamed Jarvis, from the store after posting an internal peek, according to The Information. Jarvis was characterized in the listing as “a helpful companion that surfs the web with you,” which confirmed October rumor’s about Google’s efforts to develop an AI that can aid with online shopping, trip planning, and other web duties.
The extension requires special permissions; therefore, even though some users were able to download the prototype before it was removed, they were unable to activate it. Google is reportedly planning an official release in December, according to sources at The Information; thus, the leak suggests a public debut is imminent. Jarvis is made to let users automate repetitive Google Chrome web browsing operations so they may concentrate on other important things. For example, the AI might manage flights or even holiday shopping, which would simplify and save time on chores like Christmas shopping.
The concept of AI agents, which can carry out tasks independently, is becoming more common as tech companies roll out similar tools. Last month, Anthropic introduced its own AI agent with similar functionality, and rumors hint that OpenAI may be developing an agent as well, although details on how it might differ from Jarvis remain unclear.
Because Jarvis AI eliminates the need for human browsing and searching, it may change how users use online platforms. AI-powered search capabilities were recently advanced with the launch of ChatGPT Search for Plus members. Google appears to be aiming for a future in which users may not even need to search thanks to Jarvis, maybe letting AI manage a large portion of their online activities.
Source: The Information