Google Chrome Desktop Version to Natively Support Gemini Nano

2024-05-15

Google announced that its Chrome desktop client will natively support Gemini Nano, an AI model designed specifically for mobile devices and app development. This move signifies an important step for Google in opening up the development of generative AI technology to global developers. Starting from Chrome version 126, developers will be able to directly use Gemini Nano and enjoy its rich AI capabilities. Google states that this LLM (Large Language Model) model, which combines WebGPU and WASM, will significantly lower the barrier for developers to use AI technology, making it easier to create applications with global coverage. John Dahlke, Product Management Director of Google Chrome, stated in an official blog post, "Our vision is for developers to leverage Gemini Nano to provide powerful AI capabilities to billions of Chrome users without worrying about complex engineering, fine-tuning, capacity, and cost issues. They only need to call some advanced APIs, such as translation, subtitles, or transcription, to easily implement various AI functions." The introduction of Gemini Nano will bring a range of new AI features to the browser. These features will not only greatly enrich developers' toolkits but also have a profound impact on all users. For example, Google's "Help me write" tool can utilize Gemini Nano to generate short content such as product reviews, social media posts, and customer feedback forms, helping users complete tasks more efficiently. This technological innovation also reflects Google's determination to popularize generative AI technology. At this year's Google I/O conference, Google announced a series of important news about AI technology, including the release of faster Gemini models and new Gemma variant features. The introduction of Gemini Nano into the Chrome desktop version is undoubtedly another step towards realizing Google's vision. It is worth noting that Google is not satisfied with implementing this technology only in Chrome. Dahlke revealed in the blog post that they have started discussions with other browser vendors and plan to introduce Gemini Nano to more browser platforms. He specifically mentioned Apple's Safari and Mozilla's Firefox, stating, "We have reached out to all relevant parties to explore how to achieve this goal for the entire web. We want to ensure that these features are feasible on all browsers." Furthermore, Dahlke stated that Google has been fine-tuning Gemini Nano and optimizing Chrome to ensure fast loading of AI models. These efforts aim to make it easier for developers to use AI technology and provide users with a smoother and more efficient browsing experience. Overall, Google's introduction of Gemini Nano into the Chrome desktop version will not only promote the popularization and application of AI technology but also provide more convenience and possibilities for developers and users. With the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, we have reason to believe that AI technology will play a more important role in the future.