Opera's new AI agent can browse websites on your behalf
What's the story
Opera has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Browser Operator, that can complete tasks for you on various websites. The company showcased the capabilities of this innovative tool in a video presentation. Tasks demonstrated included picking a pair of socks from Walmart, buying football match tickets from the club's official site, and booking flights and hotels for trips through Booking.com. The feature will soon be available to users via Opera's Feature Drop program.
Functionality
Users can access Browser Operator's thought process
Having said that, the exact capabilities of the Browser Operator are yet to be fully determined. It remains unclear if it can navigate individual websites or handle broader queries like finding the cheapest flight from London to New York for a specific date. However, Opera has confirmed that users will have visibility into what the Browser Operator is doing and can take control at any time during its operation.
Security
Enhanced security with native operation
Opera has claimed that the Browser Operator offers superior security compared to similar tools. The advantage comes from the fact that it operates natively on devices, instead of being hosted on a cloud or virtual machine. The development comes amid increasing competition in this field, with OpenAI's AI agent also using a browser and being available to ChatGPT Pro users.