Google has added an experimental generative ai feature to its browser with the launch of Chrome M122. The new ai tool is called “Help me write,” because it can literally help you write more descriptive sentences or even entire paragraphs from a short message. Google says the tool uses its Gemini models to understand the context of the web page you're on so it can generate appropriate suggestions. If you're on a review page, for example, it can give you a tip that reads like a review rather than sales copy.
In one of Google's examples, the tool was able to generate a decent description of what the person was selling with a message that simply said, “moving to a smaller place to sell fryer for $50.” The tool suggested a complete paragraph that could best communicate the user's message. “I'm moving to a smaller place and won't have room for my fryer. It's in good condition and works great. I'm selling it for $50. Please contact me if you're interested,” the tip read.
In another example, the user asked the tool to write a request to return a defective bicycle helmet and communicate that the product developed a crack, which was not mentioned in the product warranty. As you can see from Google's examples, you can change the length and tone of the suggestion if the first thing the writing tool comes up with isn't good enough to meet your needs. Once you're done, you can click the Replace button to change the message with the suggested wording.
To activate the experimental tool, you must enter Settings in Chrome's three-dot drop-down menu. There you can find the Experimental ai page where you can activate “Help me write”. To use the feature, simply highlight the text you want to retype and then right-click on it to open the “Help me type” box. Please note that it is currently only available for Chrome browsers on Mac and Windows PC in the US. Additionally, you can only understand directions and type suggestions in English.
Google first announced the arrival of the writing tool in January, when it revealed that it was going to start integrating artificial intelligence features into its Chrome browser. In addition to “Help Me Write,” Google said it's also giving the browser an ai-powered tab organizer and the ability to generate custom themes.
