Google Gives Chrome a Permanent AI Copilot

Google's new Chrome update embeds AI search as a persistent sidebar that follows you through every click, fundamentally transforming how users explore the web. This deepens Google's control over the browsing experience—underscored by data showing Google.com is the most-linked site within AI Mode—while accelerating how AI consolidates web traffic and visibility. For publishers already struggling with traffic losses from AI integration, this update signals an intensifying restructuring of internet traffic patterns and user attention.