What changes
Google is expanding the functions of Chrome's advanced autofill: according to a report by The Verge, the browser can now suggest data drawn from the user's Gmail inbox to fill out online forms. The new feature builds on an improvement introduced the previous year, when assisted form filling had begun retrieving information such as name, passport number, email address, and physical addresses from services linked to the Google account, including Google Wallet.
The mechanism relies on Gemini with Personal Intelligence, which identifies useful details such as shipment tracking numbers, travel reservation references — flights or hotels — and order numbers from recent purchases. The stated goal is to save the user the manual search for confirmation emails, receipts, or delivery updates.
Privacy and settings control
The source material specifies that sensitive data suggested while filling out a form remain encrypted. Users can manage which information advanced autofill has access to through Chrome settings, or disable the feature entirely. These are control elements stated by Google and reported in the article, not independent verifications of how the feature actually works.
Availability is announced starting today in the United States, through Gemini in Chrome, for those who have enabled Personal Intelligence. The versions affected are desktop, Android, and iOS. The initial scope is therefore geographically limited and contingent on a specific setting: it remains to be seen when and whether the rollout will reach other markets, including Italy.
Why it matters and what is unclear
The move signals a shift in the browser from a simple filler of personal details to a tool that draws on personal correspondence to complete everyday tasks such as tracking a package or retrieving a reservation. It is a step that concerns the automated handling of one's data: the stated convenience must be weighed against the need to consciously decide which information to leave accessible to the feature.
The material does not clarify some aspects: the article does not indicate how emails unrelated to orders or reservations are handled, nor whether data are retained beyond the suggestion. No reactions from privacy authorities or consumer associations are reported, nor are results of independent tests on the accuracy of the suggestions. These points remain to be verified before the impact of the new feature can be fully assessed.
