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# OpenAI and Perplexity Response: Google Introduces Disco AI Tool Based on Gemini 3

Google Labs has introduced the experimental Disco tool for web browsing, powered by the Gemini 3 AI model.

🚨NEW LABS EXPERIMENT 🚨

Introducing Disco, an experimental way to discover new generative AI features on the web. Our first feature, GenTabs, uses Gemini 3 to remix your open tabs into totally custom apps to help you get more out of the web.

Learn more and join the waitlist →… pic.twitter.com/q0IYimQhyK

— Google Labs (@GoogleLabs) December 11, 2025

The AI-based GenTabs solution changes the approach to tab management by transforming them into customizable standalone applications.

“We’ve all faced the frustrating situation of having to keep dozens of tabs open while working on a complex task — for example, researching a topic or planning a trip,” the corporation noted.

GenTabs analyzes open tabs and chat history to determine task context. Based on this data, the tool automatically generates interactive web applications.

“Whether you’re creating a meal plan or planning a trip to Japan to see cherry blossoms, or helping your school-age child learn about planets, GenTabs will help you get the most out of the internet,” Google said in a statement.

Users do not need programming skills: simply describe the desired tool and then refine it using natural speech.

Disco is currently in closed beta. Access can be obtained through a waitlist.

“The most interesting ideas from Disco will find their application in larger Google products,” the corporation noted.

Browser Battle

The browser remains a key entry point to the internet, so AI startups and corporations are striving to challenge Google in this niche. A notable moment was OpenAI’s interest in potentially acquiring Chrome.

“If ChatGPT were integrated into Chrome, it could offer a truly incredible experience. We would have the opportunity to introduce users to what their first interaction with artificial intelligence looks like,” said ChatGPT product lead Nick Teri.

Later, Perplexity proposed to buy Chrome for $34.5 billion.

The startup made the offer after the US Department of Justice urged Google to sell the browser as part of an antitrust lawsuit the company lost last year. The court ruled that the corporation unlawfully maintained a monopoly in the internet search market.

In September, the court decided that Google is not required to sell Chrome, calling such a measure excessive.

AI companies are forging their own paths.

Perplexity launched its own AI-based web browser — Comet. Its main feature is an integrated AI search that summarizes query results.

Users also have access to the Comet Assistant agent: it handles routine tasks, including tab management, web surfing, email, and calendar management.

OpenAI also showcased its own browser. The solution is called Atlas, with a central feature being the “Ask ChatGPT” button. Clicking it allows users to ask the AI about the content of the open tab.

On September 30, Opera launched its AI-oriented browser Neon.

The development of this new solution was first announced in May, but at that time, the product was closed. Since September 30, the company has been sending invitations to select users: access is available via a subscription costing $19.99 per month.

Key features of Neon include:

• a familiar chatbot for conversations and answering questions;
• Neon Do agent mode — helps perform tasks. For example, AI can independently summarize a Substack post and send it to a Slack channel;
• contextual memory: the browser analyzes the history of actions, allowing users to request details from previously watched YouTube videos or read articles.

Anthropic chose a different strategy and released a Chrome extension instead of a standalone browser. The agent, based on the Claude model, works in the sidebar, retains context of all open tabs, and can perform actions on web pages independently, closing some user tasks.

Microsoft is also involved — it added a new Copilot Mode to Edge. This mode changes the usual web browsing scenario: after activation, a special tab opens where search and navigation are conducted through a dialogue with the neural network. When visiting sites, Copilot remains active, allowing users to interact with the assistant at any time.

Recall that in November, Amazon demanded Perplexity remove the browser with the integrated AI agent from its online store.