Google is pushing its Gemini AI assistant into Chrome browsers across Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, marking the broadest geographic expansion yet for the company’s flagship AI product. The rollout, announced on June 10, brings AI-powered features like summarization and idea generation to regions that have historically been last in line for Big Tech’s newest toys.
The slow march to global coverage
Google first introduced Gemini in Chrome to US desktop users back in September 2025. Then came India, New Zealand, and Canada in March 2026, followed by Asia Pacific markets in April 2026.
Now, with this latest wave, the AI assistant is available in what Google describes as nearly every region except Europe. Users can access Gemini through an icon in the Chrome toolbar or via a customizable keyboard shortcut. The assistant can summarize web pages, help brainstorm ideas, or assist with general productivity tasks.
Europe’s conspicuous absence
