What is it and how will it work

It will be available on Windows computers supporting WebGPU, Direct3D 12, macOS and ChromeOS devices with Vulkan, making it accessible to a wide range of users. According to Google’s blog post, WebGPU promises to enable developers to achieve the same level of graphics with significantly less code and “more than triple the inference of machine learning models.”

This is especially important in an era of productive AI and large language models, where improvements in machine learning performance can lead to interesting applications that leverage native hardware.

While popular search engines like Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing do not currently use native machine learning hardware, other applications have the potential to take advantage of WebGPU capabilities. The WebGPU is expected to allow developers to create higher quality games that can be played directly in the browser. Babylon.js, a popular game engine, demonstrated impressive capabilities in a demo version that can be run on Chrome Beta.

WebGPU will become available for other browsers and systems

Google said the release of the WebGPU this month is just the beginning, with plans for future updates to include “more advanced graphics features” and “deeper access to shader cores.” The company is also trying to make the WebGPU a cross-platform standard by expanding it to include other web browsers such as Firefox and Safari. Google also plans to support more operating systems, including Linux and Android, in the future.

In addition to the WebGPU announcement, Google also announced plans to speed up the release process for future versions of Chrome. While stable releases won’t come out any sooner, Google plans to “freeze” them later, shortening the time between when developers stop adding new features to a build and the general public receiving the update. This change is expected to streamline the development process and ultimately provide a more efficient and convenient experience for Chrome users.

The introduction of Google WebGPU in Chrome 113 marks a significant advance in the world of browser games. With improved graphics capabilities, machine learning performance, and the promise of more advanced features in the future, WebGPU has the potential to revolutionize the development and use of games and other web applications. As Google continues to push the boundaries of web technology, users can expect an enhanced web browsing experience with faster updates and exciting features.