Google has unveiled an experimental browser called Disco, developed by its Chrome team as part of the Search Labs initiative. Built initially as a hackathon project, Disco is not intended to replace Chrome but rather to explore a new way of interacting with the web—blending AI-driven personalization with real-time web exploration. At its core is a concept called GenTabs: AI-generated, interactive web apps created on the fly using Google’s Gemini AI models. When users enter a query—like planning a trip to Japan—Disco doesn’t just return search results. Instead, it opens multiple related tabs, then uses Gemini to build a custom, interactive planner. This GenTab integrates maps, itineraries, and source links, dynamically updating as users open new tabs with additional information. The system thrives on collaboration: users add their own research, and the AI weaves it into the evolving app, creating a feedback loop that grounds the AI in real web content. Unlike many AI assistants that operate in isolation, Disco actively encourages users to explore the open web. Early testing showed that users often ignored links in chat, so the team made opening real tabs a key part of the workflow. This “grounding” in actual websites helps ensure accuracy and depth, fostering a more meaningful research experience. Demonstrations revealed GenTabs’ versatility: a medical explainer on ankle anatomy with an interactive foot model, a cross-country move planner with cost calculators and moving company comparisons. Each GenTab includes prompts for refinement and a text box for follow-up questions, supporting an ongoing, adaptive conversation. But key questions remain. What exactly is a GenTab? Is it permanent, shareable, or ephemeral? Parisa Tabriz, head of the Chrome team, admits the model is still undefined. GenTabs may exist as temporary project containers—digital workspaces combining chat, open tabs, and AI-generated interfaces. The team is exploring ways to make them persistent, shareable, and exportable to tools like Google Docs or Sheets. Disco stands out among AI browsers for its deep integration with the web, treating websites not as sources to be replaced, but as essential ingredients in the AI experience. It’s less about automating tasks and more about co-creating tools in real time, a form of “vibe-coding” that’s both intuitive and experimental. Ultimately, Disco is a testbed for a new web paradigm—one where AI doesn’t just answer questions, but helps users build purpose-built tools from the open web. Whether GenTabs become a standalone app, a Chrome feature, or a new standard for AI-powered productivity remains to be seen. But for now, it’s a bold step toward a future where the browser and AI work together not just to find information, but to do something with it.