Google Chrome Patch Signals Need for Constant AI Browser Vigilance | PYMNTS.com

This new browser architecture introduces an AI assistant that could allow attackers to issue commands to the browser core, according to the post. In addition, the integration of an AI side panel brings about vulnerabilities that could be exploited by less-privileged website or browser panels, per the post.

In order to perform tasks, AI browsers must be granted privileged access to the browsing environment so they can see what the user sees on the screen and get information from the website, according to the post.

“However, this expanded capability and privileged access introduce a new and widened attack surface,” the post said. “This creates security implications that are not present in traditional browsers.”