SMRTR TechJan 28, 2026Wired

Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You

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Google launched Auto Browse for Chrome, an AI agent that takes control of users' browsers to complete online tasks like booking flights and shopping by making automated clicks and navigation. Currently available only to US subscribers of Google's paid AI plans, the feature requires user approval for sensitive actions like credit card transactions, though security experts warn of potential risks from malicious websites that could trick the AI into unintended actions.

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