By Hash Techs 
Google and Microsoft are on the verge of intensifying their competition in the field of artificial intelligence. Evidence presented in an antitrust case shows that Google plans to incorporate its AI assistant, Gemini, directly into the Chrome browser for Windows 11 and 10. This move sets Google on a collision course with Microsoft, which has already integrated Copilot across various sections of Windows.
Gemini’s guidance on Chrome: current knowledge
Google aims to integrate Gemini Live, an interactive and conversational AI, into the world’s most popular web browser, marking an official move for the company.
Internal slides presented during the U.S. case against Google show that integration is currently in progress and is expected to become visible by 2025, with ongoing testing being conducted discreetly.
Google’s integration into the Windows environment is a direct challenge to Microsoft, with plans to rely on the browser for AI access instead of creating a native Gemini app for Windows. Updates are expected post Google I/O 2025 event on May 20 and 21.
How Gemini will operate on Windows
Gemini, as described in the Chromium code, will function as a movable and resizable widget, accessible through a new icon on the Windows system tray even when the browser is not open.
Chrome will have a permanent “title” in the taskbar for easy access to Google’s AI, similar to how Copilot was integrated into early versions of Windows 11 by Microsoft.
The tool’s internal codename is “Glic,” and this name is mentioned in various instances in the experimental versions of Chrome Canary. Google engineers are currently evaluating how the button on the tray should function, such as how the widget opens, closes, and remains in place on the screen.
Google continues to withhold information despite the leaks, with internal documents mentioning confidential plans set for after 2025. The specifics are unknown, but it could involve enhanced Gemini integration or a revamped Chrome experience with integrated AI.
Will Windows users choose Gemini over Copilot or ChatGPT?
Paraphrased: Origin