Creating strong passwords is essential for your security online. Most browsers have an embedded password manager that suggests and saves passwords. There are other alternative password management tools like 1Password that help you create strong and unique passwords. Password management systems as we know them are robust but according to Google developers, they might need AI.
Google Gemeni is in your browser
According to a recent post on X from Leopeva64, Google Gemeni will be integrated with Google Chrome to suggest strong passwords. The OP said that the suggestion would be shown when you create a new password or change a saved password. This feature is available in a couple of Gerrit patches. The post also included several screenshots showing how Google Gemini is being integrated with Google Chrome to create an AI-powered password management system.
One of the screenshots stated the following “This feature is used to facilitate password manager filling experience by allowing users to fill passwords between affiliated sites and apps, or when user needs to get a direct change password URL. Furthermore only deleting all passwords will turn this feature off.”
It looks like the only way to disable AI password management is by deleting all passwords. Maybe in the future, Google will change this feature and probably clarify more on how to disable or migrate from using this tool.
Does your password manager need AI?
The short answer is yes. Password managers are vulnerable to cyber attacks and the addition of AI makes them more secure. AI adds another layer of defense to your password manager. For example, AI algorithms analyze the behavior of the user and based on this data, it will detect any unusual activities.
Additionally, AI could work with biometric authentication to make sure only authorized users get access to the passwords vault. This feature is useful for business and remote workers. Moreover, AI password generators produce complicated passwords that are difficult to hack. Also, they will work with browsers, apps and across devices.
How could AI make cybersecurity better?
Artificial intelligence has many advantages when applied in cybersecurity. For example, it makes detecting network threats easy since it scans data fast to spot malicious activities. Additionally, it can automate many processes like rerouting traffic away from your server and alerting people quickly. Other benefits include scalability, reducing costs, accuracy and efficiency.
AI technology is becoming a part of many industries, tools and jobs. Having AI as part of your password management system is no surprise. Integrating Google Gemini into Google Chrome is a new project and isn’t available yet. In the future, Google may release an official blog about this feature that will make managing passwords a breeze.