Google accidentally revealed its upcoming AI assistant Jarvis, here is what happened next
Nov 8, 2024, 13:48 IST
A couple of days back, details about Google’s upcoming AI “agent", Jarvis, had surfaced. The tech world couldn’t stop talking about the upcoming AI product from Google, which can apparently take over your web browser and perform basic tasks on your behalf. If this sounds like something out of a sci-fi film to you, you are not alone.
Now, discussions around Jarvis are on yet again. This time, because the AI agent was accidentally leaked by Google, thereby confirming its existence.
According to a report by The Information, Google’s Jarvis surfaced early after accidentally appearing on the Chrome Web Store for the public. However, even though the extension was available, it could not be used due to permission issues. The report added that Jarvis’ web page was then taken down. But by this time, news about Google’s little leak had already spread online.
The Information also reported that according to insiders, Jarvis was initially meant for a controlled, internal pilot at Google, with plans for a public debut further down the line. However, this accidental exposure has ramped up interest and speculation around when Google might officially launch the AI.
The emerging AI prototype, intended for a December reveal, hints at a groundbreaking future for AI-driven productivity tools. Unlike typical voice assistants, Jarvis aims to be a more advanced digital companion, with the potential to browse, research, and even purchase items online—virtually performing web-based tasks with minimal human intervention.
In other words, users might soon experience Jarvis handling everyday online chores, from making purchases to retrieving specific information online, cutting down time on tedious interactions.
It is to be noted that Google hasn't announced the project officially and is yet to give out any details. As mentioned already, The Information reports that we can meet Jarvis as early as December this year.
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Now, discussions around Jarvis are on yet again. This time, because the AI agent was accidentally leaked by Google, thereby confirming its existence.
Google’s Jarvis gets leaked accidentally
According to a report by The Information, Google’s Jarvis surfaced early after accidentally appearing on the Chrome Web Store for the public. However, even though the extension was available, it could not be used due to permission issues. The report added that Jarvis’ web page was then taken down. But by this time, news about Google’s little leak had already spread online.
The Information also reported that according to insiders, Jarvis was initially meant for a controlled, internal pilot at Google, with plans for a public debut further down the line. However, this accidental exposure has ramped up interest and speculation around when Google might officially launch the AI.
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In other words, users might soon experience Jarvis handling everyday online chores, from making purchases to retrieving specific information online, cutting down time on tedious interactions.
It is to be noted that Google hasn't announced the project officially and is yet to give out any details. As mentioned already, The Information reports that we can meet Jarvis as early as December this year.