Latest Chrome Update Introduces AI-Powered Help Me Write Feature
Chrome version 122 is finally rolling out, and Google says it will bring quite a few changes to the browser, including an AI writing assistant and several other tweaks. The update has recently started rolling out, so if it’s not available to you yet, please wait.
To try out the new AI-powered writing assistant, start writing a message. After typing a few words, select “Help me write.” Google claims this feature should help you create longer, more properly formatted posts, but as I noted above, I haven’t had a chance to test its usefulness yet. Google also hasn’t said which version of Gemini AI is used in the tool. This is important information because there are stark differences between the results you’ll get with the free version of Gemini and Gemini Advanced . This new tool is part of Google’s ongoing effort to expand its AI offerings across all devices, and we’ll undoubtedly see more Gemini-powered features in future Chrome updates.
Chrome 122 will also bring read-aloud functionality to all Android users using Google Chrome. This feature will read any text you select on the screen, which can be useful for users with visual impairments. Chrome 122 will also provide a small performance boost thanks to changes to Safe Browsing , Google’s attempt to point out dangerous websites before you visit them. You’ll still be notified when a website is unsafe, but HowtoGeek notes that this feature will no longer impact page load times.
To check for updates in Chrome, simply click the three vertical dots at the top of the browser, select Help, then About Google Chrome. If any updates are available, you will see them there.