Google has confirmed that Chrome will show an AI chat button in the address bar when users set a supported third-party search engine as their default, giving them direct access to its AI chat experience.

Chrome supports alternative search engines, including Microsoft Bing, DuckDuckGo , and Brave Search . Google hasn’t specified which providers will get the new button.

“To ensure all Chrome users can quickly get AI-powered answers to their questions, regardless of their default search engine, the Omnibox now displays an AI chat button for supported third-party search engines. This provides a seamless, one-click experience to access their preferred search engine’s AI chat capabilities,” Google explained.

Chrome already supports an AI Mode button in the address bar when Google is the default search engine.…