Google shuts down Project Mariner AI browser experiment, folds technology into other products
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Emma Roth
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Summary
Google has shut down Project Mariner, an experimental AI browser feature first revealed in December 2024 that could perform web tasks like booking hotels and managing inboxes. The project was discontinued on May 4, 2026, with its technology being integrated into other Google products, particularly Gemini Agent and other agentic AI tools. The shutdown marks a strategic shift as Google consolidates its AI efforts into more unified agent-based solutions.
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