Opera has previewed a new AI agent feature designed to complete online tasks based on simple written prompts. Users can instruct the AI to perform activities like booking flights by providing details such as preferred times, seats, and budget. The AI operates in the background, allowing users to continue their other activities while it works.
Once the task is complete, the AI adds the item to the user’s cart for easy checkout. Unlike existing tools such as Google Assistant or ChatGPT, which primarily help find information, Opera’s AI agent, named Browser Operator, actively conducts browsing tasks for users.
Key Features
- Operates locally within the browser, enhancing speed and security.
- Users can monitor the AI’s actions and pause or cancel tasks at any time.
- Focuses on a variety of tasks beyond shopping, potentially saving time on menial activities.
Opera claims this feature marks a significant shift in how browsers can assist users. The company emphasizes that Browser Operator is the first agentic browsing feature launched by a major browser, although other AI firms are developing similar systems.
Notably, tools from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI operate in the cloud, which can slow down their performance. In contrast, Opera’s AI processes tasks directly on the user’s device, ensuring that user data remains private and secure.
The full version of Browser Operator is expected to launch in the near future. This development follows Opera’s previous innovations, including a fully AI-enabled browser launched in 2023 and the integration of large language models last year.
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