Google wants Chrome to be your AI colleague, and it is betting 3.8 billion users agree

Google is turning Chrome into an AI-powered workplace tool, announcing features at Cloud Next 2026 that let the browser complete multi-step tasks automatically, save reusable AI workflows, and connect directly with Gmail, Calendar, and Drive through a persistent Gemini panel. Chrome Enterprise Premium, at $6 per user monthly, adds security controls that reportedly cut unauthorized AI data transfers by 50%, positioning Chrome against rival enterprise browsers like Island, valued at $4.85 billion.