With just one click, users will be able to update compromised passwords thanks to Google Chrome’s new automated password changing feature in its integrated Password Manager. The functionality, which is presently under development, represents a major breakthrough in automated credential protection and expands upon Chrome’s current AI-powered password security features.
The update adds to Google Password Manager’s already-existing features, which include creating secure passwords when creating an account and locating credentials that have been compromised. The most recent improvement demonstrates Google’s continued dedication to enhancing user security, coming after the company recently introduced bulk management options for passwords and passkeys.
The Password Manager will provide users the option to automatically update their password if Chrome finds one that has been compromised during sign-in. Compared to manual password changes, the automated method greatly expedites the security response process, which is especially crucial considering the rising number of data breaches.
By utilizing particular autocomplete properties and creating a redirect from a normal URL for password changes, website developers can incorporate support for this feature. Eiji Kitamura stated that if password managers could link users to the change-password URL, it would be considerably simpler. “This is where a popular password-changing website comes in handy.”
Although the precise use of artificial intelligence in the process has not been explained, the functionality was first found in developer releases of Chrome Canary under the “AI Innovations” settings menu. The integration comes after Chrome’s larger push for AI-enhanced security capabilities, such as improved biometric authentication for password autofill and automated SMS verification code detection.
Google intends to enhance compatibility across a wider range of websites by completing the entire implementation of the automated password changing capabilities in late 2025. By improving upon current password management features and lowering the human labor typically needed to preserve secure credentials after security incidents, the development marks a progression in browser-based security features.
