Key facts
- Chrome's enhanced autofill uses Gemini AI to scan Gmail for specific details.
- The feature suggests order numbers, tracking information, and flight bookings for web forms.
- Sensitive data is encrypted, and users can manage the feature in Chrome settings.
- The rollout began on Wednesday in the U.S. for desktop, Android, and iOS.
Google's Chrome browser will now use its Gemini AI assistant to scan users' Gmail inboxes to automatically fill out web forms. The new "enhanced autofill" feature, which began rolling out on Wednesday in the U.S., suggests order numbers, tracking information, and flight bookings when forms request them. This functionality is available to U.S. users of Gemini in Chrome on desktop, Android, and iOS who have the Personal Intelligence feature enabled. Google stated that sensitive data pulled from Gmail is encrypted and that users can manage the feature's access through Chrome settings. The company's announcement specified that credit card numbers and addresses are not pulled from Gmail by this new feature, but are handled by Chrome's standard autofill from saved browser details. Google also updated its privacy policy effective October 16, allowing personalized ads to use data from Gmail, Drive, and Photos if users opt in.