Google has introduced a powerful new capability called “Computer Use” for its Gemini 2.5 AI model, allowing the assistant to directly control a user’s desktop and perform tasks across different applications. The feature, currently in limited testing, is designed to automate routine workflows by giving Gemini the ability to navigate interfaces, click buttons, fill forms, and interact with software just like a human would.
With Computer Use, users can ask Gemini to carry out complex sequences of actions on their devices. For example, it can open a document in Google Docs, summarize it, copy key points into a spreadsheet, and then send the file via email—without any manual input. The AI uses a secure virtual environment to mirror the user’s screen, ensuring actions are transparent and can be supervised.
Google says the feature is part of its broader vision to turn Gemini into a universal personal assistant that can not only generate content but also execute digital tasks. “Our goal is to let Gemini help you get things done, no matter what tools you use,” the company explained in a blog post.
Security and privacy remain central concerns. To address these, Computer Use operates in a sandboxed environment where users must grant explicit permission for each session. Every action performed by Gemini is visible on screen, and users can revoke control at any time. Google has also stated that no data from these sessions is stored or used to train models without user consent.
Early testers have highlighted the potential for the feature to transform workflows for professionals, especially in administrative and technical fields. Tasks like scheduling meetings, processing repetitive data entries, and navigating between enterprise software systems could be drastically simplified.
However, the development also raises new questions about workplace automation and job displacement. Analysts note that while Gemini’s Computer Use could increase efficiency, it might also reduce the need for certain clerical and support roles. Google has acknowledged these concerns, stressing that the tool is meant to assist humans, not replace them.
The rollout of Computer Use comes as Google continues to compete with Microsoft and OpenAI in integrating AI deeply into everyday computing. By moving beyond chat-based interactions and enabling hands-on desktop control, Gemini 2.5 marks one of Google’s most ambitious steps yet toward building an AI co-pilot for work and personal life.
The feature is currently being tested with select enterprise customers and power users, with a wider release expected in the coming months.
