Google accidentally posted a sneak peek of its upcoming AI tool, Jarvis AI, on the Chrome extension store. But before anyone could get too excited, Google quickly removed it. Despite that, some people managed to install the extension before it was taken down—but there was a catch. The tool required certain permissions that users couldn’t bypass, meaning they couldn’t actually use it yet.
What is Jarvis AI?
Jarvis is an AI-powered assistant designed to handle tasks on the web so you don’t have to. Imagine having an AI agent that can do all the small, repetitive tasks—like gathering research, shopping online, or booking your next flight—while you focus on the bigger things. Google has been working on this project under the codename Project Jarvis, and it’s expected to launch in December 2024.
This tool will be driven by a more advanced version of Gemini AI, Google’s next-generation AI technology, which will allow Jarvis to complete a range of tasks that would normally take up your valuable time. So, instead of spending hours searching for the best deals online or filling out endless forms, Jarvis will do all that for you—automatically.
A Familiar Idea from Other Companies
If all this sounds a bit familiar, you’re not alone. Other tech giants are working on similar AI tools. For example, Claude AI by Anthropic promises to help you control your computer and automate tasks in much the same way as Jarvis. Apple is also jumping into the AI game with a feature called “onscreen awareness,” which watches what you do on your device to learn your habits and complete tasks for you.
Even Microsoft has its version called Copilot+ Recall, which uses AI to take screenshots of your screen and learn from them to assist you with your tasks. This has sparked some controversy, though, since some people find the idea of an AI tool capturing sensitive information, like passwords, to be a little too invasive. Because of this, Microsoft delayed its release to rethink some features.
Is Google’s Jarvis AI Different?
While Jarvis shares similar goals with these other tools, what sets it apart is its focus on automating every day, web-based tasks. With Jarvis, you won’t need to manually search for information, check out products, or even book flights. The AI will handle it all for you, working seamlessly in the background while you get on with your day. It’s an exciting concept that could change the way we interact with the web.
Though the leak gave us a glimpse of what’s to come, the full details of Jarvis—like its exact capabilities and how it will work—are still a mystery. But one thing is clear: AI assistants like Jarvis are quickly becoming a major part of the future, and we might soon have a personal assistant who can manage all our online activities without lifting a finger.
Stay tuned for more updates as Google’s Jarvis AI gets ready for its official release later this year!
