Google Gemini hits Chrome with agents, Gemini 3.1

Google is positioning the browser as the primary OS for AI agents, effectively killing the "copy-paste tax" between LLM tabs and active tasks.

• –Gemini 3.1 and Nano Banana 2 integration enables high-speed reasoning and inline image generation without leaving the page.
• –"Auto Browse" marks a shift toward autonomous agents that can navigate sites, handle research, and execute transactions on behalf of the user.
• –Deep Workspace integration (Gmail, Calendar, Maps) transforms the browser into a unified control center for professional productivity.
• –Localized expansion to India and Canada targets massive developer and student markets with native language support.
• –Advanced agentic features are gated behind AI Pro subscriptions, signaling a move toward monetizing browser-based intelligence.