Would you trust AI to change your browser passwords automatically? Google thinks you will.

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An experimental feature in Google Chrome asks if you'd like to change compromised passwords.

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Some may want to download Chrome to use its upcoming feature that will change compromised passwords automatically with AI. (Image credit: Windows Central)

Google is working on a feature for its Chrome browser that will change your compromised passwords automatically. "Automated Password Change" is now in testing within the Canary version of Chrome and could make its way to everyone if testing goes well. If it makes its way to general availability, the feature could help secure accounts while reducing how many passwords you need to come up with and memorize.

In this instance, automatically refers to AI generating the password and changing your password if you'd like. You'll be prompted about the proposed change when you sign it, so it's not as if Chrome will change your passwords in the background without asking.

If you use the feature, Chrome will use AI to generate a password that's then saved in Google Password Manager.

Unfortunately, data breaches are rather common these days. If you use the same password across multiple websites and accounts, important data could be left vulnerable. Scammers and phishers often try to obtain passwords used for accounts on one website and then try to use a person's login information on other sites. That type of attack is one reason the best password managers are so popular.

Many websites require passwords to be a certain length and include specific types of characters. Since Google Chrome's new feature uses AI to generate a password, the resulting passwords should be complex enough for sites. Automated Password Change could be used in conjunction with other tools or used on its own to improve password security.

Since Automated Password Change is an experimental feature, you need to enable it. You can do so by navigating to #improved-password-change-service within chrome://flags/ and changing the dropdown to "enabled."

Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.

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