The key facts

  • Chrome will get improved AI-based autofill that uses data from Gmail
  • The feature is optional, and sensitive data is encrypted
  • The launch is for users in the US on desktop and in the Gemini in Chrome apps on iOS and Android

What is changing in Chrome

Google is updating autofill in the Chrome browser: it will now work on the basis of AI and pull suggestions from Gmail. This was reported by TechCrunch , citing a company announcement. The browser will be able to suggest data from emails when filling out forms — a flight confirmation number, a program member ID, package tracking information, an order number, an address, a phone number, or a bank card number.

Context and practical significance

The update expands the Google Personal Intelligence initiative, under which Google apps already connect to the Gemini AI assistant to retrieve data and answer complex questions. TechCrunch notes that, despite seeming minor, the feature could keep users within the Chrome browser and Google's AI ecosystem. The publication also draws a parallel with one of Apple's most highly praised features — the automatic recognition of confirmation codes from SMS, which appear above the keyboard and can be entered with a single tap; the history of how this feature came about is described in a Cult of Mac article. Like other Personal Intelligence features, improved autofill is enabled at the user's choice in Chrome settings; Google notes that sensitive data is encrypted. The feature is launching for users in the US — on desktop and in the Gemini in Chrome apps for iOS and Android.