Opera Launches Native AI Browser Agent

Opera has recently introduced a new AI agent named Browser Operator, designed to perform various tasks across different websites, enhancing user convenience and efficiency. In a demonstration video, Opera showcased the AI's capabilities by having it select a pair of socks from Walmart, purchase football match tickets directly from a club's website, and arrange a flight and hotel booking via Booking.com. The company plans to roll out this feature to users through its Feature Drop program in the near future.
While the exact scope of Browser Operator's abilities remains somewhat unclear, it's uncertain whether it can navigate individual websites or handle broader, more complex queries like finding the cheapest flight from London to New York for the next day by searching across multiple sites. It's noteworthy that Opera already offers AI features that allow users to ask questions about the webpage they are currently viewing.
Opera emphasizes transparency and control, allowing users to monitor Browser Operator's actions in real-time and intervene by taking control of the screen whenever necessary. The company also touts the AI's security, claiming it operates directly on the user's device, avoiding the vulnerabilities associated with cloud-based browsers or virtual machines.
The competition in this space is intense. OpenAI's AI agent, Operator, is accessible to ChatGPT Pro users and similarly utilizes a browser interface. The Browser Company, creators of the Arc Browser, has hinted at a forthcoming browser called Dia with agentic capabilities. Additionally, Perplexity is gearing up to launch its browser, Comet, further heating up the race in AI-assisted browsing technology.
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Honestly, I'm both impressed and a bit creeped out. An AI that buys socks from Walmart for me? Sure, saves time, but what happens when it accidentally buys 10 pairs of neon pink ones because I didn't specify 'black'? Also, how long until Opera starts selling my shopping data to advertisers? 🤔
哇,Opera的这个Browser Operator真是个黑科技!直接帮我买袜子、订票,感觉像有个私人助理藏在浏览器里。就是不知道这AI会不会偷偷给我买粉色袜子,哈哈!希望以后能更聪明,处理复杂点的任务!
This Browser Operator sounds like a game-changer! 😎 I love how it can shop for socks or book tickets while I chill. But, like, is it smart enough to find me the perfect deal on flights? I’m curious to try it out!
O novo agente de IA do Opera é bem legal! Facilita muito as compras online, como quando ele escolheu aqueles meias da Walmart. Mas às vezes parece um pouco lento, e eu gostaria que ele pudesse lidar com tarefas mais complexas. Ainda assim, é uma ferramenta útil para ter! 👟💻
Opera의 Browser Operator 정말 편리해요! 월마트에서 양말 사는 게 너무 쉬워졌어요. 다만 좀 더 빨랐으면 좋겠어요. 가끔 졸고 있는 것 같아요. 😴 그래도 유용한 도구예요!

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Honestly, I'm both impressed and a bit creeped out. An AI that buys socks from Walmart for me? Sure, saves time, but what happens when it accidentally buys 10 pairs of neon pink ones because I didn't specify 'black'? Also, how long until Opera starts selling my shopping data to advertisers? 🤔
哇,Opera的这个Browser Operator真是个黑科技!直接帮我买袜子、订票,感觉像有个私人助理藏在浏览器里。就是不知道这AI会不会偷偷给我买粉色袜子,哈哈!希望以后能更聪明,处理复杂点的任务!
This Browser Operator sounds like a game-changer! 😎 I love how it can shop for socks or book tickets while I chill. But, like, is it smart enough to find me the perfect deal on flights? I’m curious to try it out!
O novo agente de IA do Opera é bem legal! Facilita muito as compras online, como quando ele escolheu aqueles meias da Walmart. Mas às vezes parece um pouco lento, e eu gostaria que ele pudesse lidar com tarefas mais complexas. Ainda assim, é uma ferramenta útil para ter! 👟💻
Opera의 Browser Operator 정말 편리해요! 월마트에서 양말 사는 게 너무 쉬워졌어요. 다만 좀 더 빨랐으면 좋겠어요. 가끔 졸고 있는 것 같아요. 😴 그래도 유용한 도구예요!





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