Google has unveiled Project Mariner, an experimental AI agent capable of independently browsing and using websites to complete complex tasks. Initially available to US subscribers, this technology represents a significant advancement in AI automation that UK businesses should begin preparing for now.
What Is Project Mariner?
Project Mariner is Google's most sophisticated AI agent yet, designed to navigate the web autonomously. Unlike previous AI assistants that primarily answered questions or generated content, Mariner can:
- Navigate multiple websites simultaneously
- Complete complex multi-step processes
- Fill in forms and input information
- Extract and synthesise data from various sources
- Execute nearly a dozen tasks in a single session
The system builds on Google's previous AI advancements but adds a crucial new capability: the ability to understand and interact with web interfaces designed for humans, effectively "seeing" and comprehending webpage elements like buttons, forms, and navigation menus.
