"Jarvis, you there?": Google's new AI agent might take over your web browser and carry out tasks on your behalf

• Google is working on a new AI agent
• It will be able to carry out tasks from your web browser
• The AI agent can be unveiled in December this year

When ChatGPT was introduced by OpenAI back in 2022, it felt like something out of a Sci-Fi film. The generative AI chatbot could compose poetry, write content, tell jokes and even give life advice. Over time, we all got used to the chatbot and today there are many other AI chatbots that exist and are good at a number of things. Now, yet another Sci-Fi concept might soon be a reality. Get ready to meet Google's Jarvis.

Now, if the name Jarvis rings any bells, it is because it is also the AI assistant of Marvel Cinematic Universe's beloved superhero Iron Man aka Tony Stark.

"J.A.R.V.I.S., you there?"

According to a report in The Information, Google is set to unveil its latest innovation, Project Jarvis, as early as December this year. And AI assistant might just be able to take over your web browser and carry out activities on your behalf. The report adds that Jarvis might automate tasks like online shopping, research, flight bookings and so on.


Set to leverage an upcoming version of Google’s Gemini AI, Project Jarvis is particularly focused on enhancing functionality within Google Chrome. The AI agent promises to automate everyday web-based tasks, streamlining processes that typically require multiple steps. For instance, when booking a flight, users traditionally navigate through various websites, comparing prices and options manually. With Jarvis, users would merely input their preferences, and the AI would handle the legwork, presenting the best options without the usual hassle.

When will Jarvis be available?

Google, meanwhile, hasn't announce the project publicly and is yet to give out any details. As mentioned already, The Information reports that we can meet Jarvis as early as December this year.

The company is also reportedly fine-tuning the AI system to ensure a smooth user experience, with initial testing planned for a select group of users before any broader rollout.

While Jarvis might be able to make our lives easier, the project might also raise important questions about reliance on AI. The integration of such technology into everyday web browsing could lead to a diminished ability for users to verify information or explore personalised options on their own. Furthermore, as Jarvis gains deeper access to users’ browsing habits and preferences, privacy concerns could emerge, prompting discussions about data security and user control.

As we await the official unveiling, the implications of Project Jarvis for daily online tasks are already sparking conversations among tech enthusiasts and industry experts alike. If successful, this AI agent could transform the way we interact with our web browsers.