PermissionsAI works by using Google’s “Permission Predictions Service” and Gemini Nano v2, which look at a user’s past responses to similar requests. If users always deny pop-ups, PermissionsAI will quietly store the request out of sight
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PermissionsAI is just the latest feature where AI is getting involved in Chrome. Google’s Gemini AI is already helping organise tabs, compare products, and even assist with text writing. Image Credit: Reuters
Google is testing a new feature for Chrome that could make browsing a lot less irritating. It’s called PermissionsAI, and it’s designed to handle those constant pop-up requests asking for permission to access your location or send notifications. The idea is simple: use AI to predict if you’re likely to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’, and if it thinks you’ll deny, it keeps the request out of your face.
PermissionsAI works by using Google’s “Permission Predictions Service” and Gemini Nano v2, which look at your past responses to similar requests. If you’re the type to always deny pop-ups, PermissionsAI will quietly store the request out of sight, so it doesn’t bother you with yet another loud notification. In short, it tries to make browsing smoother and less annoying by taking care of those little disruptions.
How does PermissionsAI work
The clever part of PermissionsAI is that it learns from how you’ve responded in the past. So, if you’re someone who generally blocks all notifications, the AI will just tuck the request away where you can see it later, rather than flashing it right in front of you. It’s a small but smart way of keeping pop-ups at bay and making your time online a bit more peaceful.
Right now, PermissionsAI is still in the testing phase on Chrome Canary, which is the version of the browser used by developers. It’s not available to the public yet, but it’s paired with Google’s Safe Browsing tool, which protects users from harmful sites. So even if the AI makes a mistake, it won’t cause any damage to your device.
AI’s growing role in Chrome
PermissionsAI is just the latest feature where AI is getting involved in Chrome. Go