Adding a new innovation to its innovations in the field of artificial intelligence, Google introduced its prototype called “Project Mariner”, which has the ability to navigate through the browser. This development came right after the announcement of the Gemini 2.0 model. Mariner, an add-on developed for Chrome, is currently available to a limited number of “trusted test users”.
The promotional video highlights Mariner’s ability to automate certain routine tasks. For example, Google’s Jaclyn Konzelmann uses Mariner to find contact information for four outdoor companies. However, it is observed that during this process, Konzelmann had to give specific commands to the Mariner, such as “remember” and “memorize”, and the task took approximately 12 minutes. This indicates that the software needs further development before it is available for public use.
Google describes Mariner as “As a research prototype, it can use web elements such as pixels, text, code, images, and forms to understand and analyze information on the browser screen.” This feature enables Mariner to detect and process various contents within the browser.
Previously known as “Project Jarvis,” the initiative was described by The Information in October as “a ‘computer tool’ that could help with tasks like booking airline tickets.” In November, an early version of Jarvis was briefly available in the Chrome Web Store. Now it has been confirmed that Jarvis and Mariner are the same project.
Mariner’s presence comes after Anthropic introduced a similar but more comprehensive feature for Claude AI. Anthropic’s tool “can use a variety of standard tools and software programs designed for humans” and is currently in public beta.
Google’s goal with Mariner is to save time and efficiency by automating routine tasks that users perform through the browser. However, more testing and development processes are needed for this technology to reach large audiences. Although Mariner’s current performance demonstrates its future potential, additional work needs to be done to improve the user experience.
On the other hand, with the introduction of Gemini 2.0, it seems that Google aims to increase its competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence. Gemini 2.0 stands out with its ability to produce natural sound and image. These developments strengthen Google’s claim on artificial intelligence-supported assistants and tools.
Google is seeking feedback for Project Mariner and Gemini 2.0
Projects such as Project Mariner and Gemini 2.0 can be considered as part of Google’s effort to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into daily use. However, in order for these technologies to reach their full potential, user feedback and continuous improvements are important.