Google recently announced that it’s rolling out a new update to AI Mode in Chrome, which now brings a dual-pane interface that lets users browse websites and interact with search tools simultaneously. According to Google, the new functionality is designed to create a more fluid discovery process by keeping the search context visible even as users dive into specific web pages.
The new feature essentially opens links side-by-side with AI Mode on desktop, which lets users compare product details or ask specific follow-up questions about a site’s content without losing their place. For example, a shopper can open a retailer’s page for a specific product and immediately ask Gemini for follow-up details using the context provided by the active page.
In addition to side-by-side browsing, Chrome will now allow users to search across existing open tabs via a “plus” menu in the search box to select recent tabs, images, or PDFs and combine them into a single AI query. In addition to this, Google adds that Chrome has also integrated creative tools like Canvas and image generation directly into the search interface.
As for availability, the updates are currently live for users in the United States and are expected to roll out to international markets in the coming months.
