Google is testing a new AI-powered feature for Chrome, called PermissionsAI, designed to minimize intrusive pop-ups requesting location access or notification permissions. The feature, first discovered by Windows Report, uses Google’s Permission Predictions Service and Gemini Nano v2 to predict whether a user is likely to approve a request. If the system determines the answer is probably no, the request is tucked into a less intrusive UI instead of appearing as a disruptive pop-up.
How PermissionsAI Works
PermissionsAI analyzes a user’s past interactions with similar prompts to predict their response. If a user frequently denies notification requests, Chrome will automatically suppress intrusive prompts and log them in a subtle interface for later review. This approach aims to make browsing smoother by reducing interruptions while still allowing users to engage with requests when necessary.
Currently, PermissionsAI is being tested in Chrome Canary, Google’s experimental browser version, and is not yet publicly available. The feature is expected to work alongside Chrome’s Safe Browsing tool, ensuring that an incorrect prediction does not compromise security.
Google’s Push for AI-Powered Browsing
PermissionsAI is part of Google’s broader effort to integrate AI across Chrome. Gemini AI already assists users with tab organization, product comparisons, and text composition, but PermissionsAI takes a more subtle approach, focusing on reducing common annoyances.
While Google has not disclosed exactly how the AI determines user preferences, the system likely relies on machine learning models that analyze patterns in user behavior. This could not only improve the browsing experience but also help web developers by reducing user frustration with excessive permission requests.
As Google continues refining AI-powered features, PermissionsAI could become one of the more appreciated enhancements, offering users a less intrusive and more intuitive browsing experience.