Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant

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Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology.

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