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Chrome autofill can pull Gmail details with Gemini, Google says

Google said Wednesday that Chrome’s enhanced autofill can suggest form data from Gmail using Gemini and Personal Intelligence, rolling out in the U.S. with user controls, TechCrunch and The Verge reported.

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  1. New headline Was: “Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms”
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Google said Wednesday that Chrome’s enhanced autofill will suggest information from a user’s Gmail when filling out web forms, using Gemini and Personal Intelligence, according to TechCrunch and The Verge1,2.

The company described the change as an expansion of Personal Intelligence, which already lets people connect Google apps to Gemini1,2. TechCrunch said Chrome could suggest a flight confirmation number, membership ID, tracking information, order number, address, phone number or credit card number by looking at email1. The Verge said the same feature can retrieve shipment tracking numbers, flight booking numbers, hotel reservations or a recent purchase’s order number2.

The Verge reported that Chrome’s enhanced autofill already drew name, passport number, email and physical addresses from Google Accounts and services such as Google Wallet after updates last year2. TechCrunch did not recap that earlier expansion1.

Both outlets said users can control the feature in Chrome settings and that Google says sensitive data stays encrypted1,2. The Verge said people can manage what enhanced autofill can access or turn it off entirely2. TechCrunch said users decide whether to enable enhanced autofill, as with other Personal Intelligence features1.

Google is starting the U.S. rollout today, both reports said1,2. TechCrunch said it is reaching desktop users and the iOS and Android apps for Gemini in Chrome1. The Verge said it will be available through Gemini in Chrome for users who have Personal Intelligence turned on in the desktop, Android and iOS browsers2.

Neither report published independent testing of accuracy, how much Gmail is scanned, or how long the feature stays limited to the United States1,2.

Sources

  1. TechCrunchChrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms
  2. The VergeChrome’s enhanced autofill can now pull info from Gmail to help you fill out forms

Read the original at TechCrunch ↗

How it’s being reported

2 sources

First reported by TechCrunchTechCrunch

Where they agree

  • Chrome enhanced autofill can suggest Gmail-sourced details using Gemini and Personal Intelligence.
  • The feature is opt-in or controllable in Chrome settings and Google says sensitive data is encrypted.
  • U.S. rollout began Wednesday on desktop and mobile Chrome via Gemini in Chrome.

Where they differ

Which data types are highlighted as examples

Side by side

Each outlet's article broken down by our newsroom, in our own words. To read what they wrote, use the button under each one.

TechCrunchTechCrunch

Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms

The Gmail-sourced suggestions and Chrome’s place in Google’s AI ecosystem.

TechCrunch says Chrome will suggest flight codes, tracking, order numbers and other inbox details from Gmail, opt-in in settings.

Leaves out Last year’s passport and Wallet autofill expansion detailed by The Verge.

The Gmail-sourced suggestions and Chrome’s place in Google’s AI ecosystem.

What it reports

  • Google said Wednesday Chrome will use AI to suggest form fields from Gmail.
  • Examples include flight confirmation, membership ID, tracking, order number, address, phone and credit card numbers.
  • The update expands Personal Intelligence, which already connects Google apps to Gemini.
  • Users can enable or disable enhanced autofill in Chrome settings; Google says sensitive data is encrypted.
  • Rollout is to U.S. users on desktop and in iOS and Android apps for Gemini in Chrome.

Leaves out Last year’s passport and Wallet autofill expansion detailed by The Verge.

Read the original at TechCrunch Read the full article at TechCrunch
The VergeThe Verge

Chrome’s enhanced autofill can now pull info from Gmail to help you fill out forms

The expansion of last year’s enhanced autofill and encryption plus on/off controls.

The Verge says Gemini with Personal Intelligence will suggest tracking, travel bookings and order numbers from Gmail starting today in the U.S.

Leaves out TechCrunch’s comparison to Apple’s SMS verification-code autofill.

The expansion of last year’s enhanced autofill and encryption plus on/off controls.

What it reports

  • Enhanced autofill last year already used Google Accounts and Wallet for name, passport, email and addresses.
  • Starting today it uses Gemini with Personal Intelligence to suggest Gmail-sourced details.
  • Examples include shipment tracking, flight booking numbers, hotel reservations and purchase order numbers.
  • Suggested sensitive data remains encrypted; users can limit access or turn the feature off in Chrome settings.
  • U.S. rollout is through Gemini in Chrome for users with Personal Intelligence on, on desktop, Android and iOS.

Leaves out TechCrunch’s comparison to Apple’s SMS verification-code autofill.

Read the original at The Verge Read the full article at The Verge