Google to develop AI that takes over computers

The goal is to create an AI agent that can interact directly with a user's computer and browser, taking online browsing to a new level of automation.

Technology firms such as Google are increasingly turning to nuclear sources of energy to supply the power needed to run vast data centres that drive AI. (Reuters photo)

Alphabet’s opens new tab Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday.

Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product.

Microsoft opens new tab backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research by browsing the web autonomously with the assistance of a “CUA,” or a computer-using agent, that can take actions based on its findings, Reuters reported in July.

Anthropic and Google are trying to take the agent concept a step further with software that interacts directly with a person’s computer or browser, the report said.

Google didn’t immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.