Google DeepMind builds an AI assistant that lives in the mouse cursor
Google DeepMind has shown an experimental AI cursor built into Chrome. Instead of typing prompts, you point at an element and say what you want: summarize a text, show a route, turn a table into a chart. The Gemini-based system works out the context on its own. The assistant works in the browser, documents and spreadsheets, and offers help automatically depending on what the user is pointing at.
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Google DeepMind has launched a new AI assistant built into the mouse cursor. It works directly in the browser, documents and spreadsheets, and automatically offers help depending on what the user is pointing at.
How do you use this AI assistant?
Just point the cursor at the element you need and give a command such as "Make a chart out of this" or "Show the route". The assistant understands the context and carries out the task.
How does this assistant differ from other AI tools?
It works directly in the browser and documents, with no need to open a separate window or write detailed instructions.
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Key Questions Answered
How do you use this AI assistant?
Just point the cursor at the element you need and give a command such as "Make a chart out of this" or "Show the route". The assistant understands the context and carries out the task.
How does this assistant differ from other AI tools?
It works directly in the browser and documents, with no need to open a separate window or write detailed instructions.
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