Recently, the Opera team announced the launch of an AI agent called "Browser Operator", an innovation marking a major upgrade in browser functions. The launch of this AI agent not only redefines the role of the browser, but also provides users with an unprecedented intelligent experience.
"For the past 30 years, browsers have allowed users to access the Internet, but have never really completed tasks for users. And now, it can do this. This is different from any product we have seen or launched before." This statement reveals the technological breakthrough of browser assistants.
Key features of browser assistants include autonomy, perception, decision-making, action execution, and learning adaptation. Through these smart features, the browser assistant aims to greatly improve user productivity. Users only need to describe the tasks they need to complete in natural language, and the browser assistant can automatically perform them. For example, users can ask the browser assistant to buy a pair of pink Nike running shoes of size 8.5 for themselves. The browser assistant will show users progress at any time during the execution of tasks, allowing users to always maintain control over operations.
Opera transforms the browser into a more user-centric ecosystem that utilizes local client solutions to accomplish tasks while protecting user privacy. The browser assistant runs natively inside the browser, using the DOM tree and browser layout data to obtain context information. This approach makes the browser assistant more responsive because it does not require understanding the screen content through pixels or navigating with a mouse pointer. The browser assistant can access the entire page at once without scrolling, which reduces the time and computing resources required. Furthermore, since all operations are performed within the browser, the browser assistant does not need to rely on a virtual machine or cloud server.
Currently, the browser assistant is still in the feature preview stage and is expected to be launched soon in Opera's feature update program. Users can watch the browser assistant's demonstration on Opera's official YouTube channel. We look forward to the official release of the browser assistant in the upcoming feature update to bring users a more intelligent browsing experience.
Key points: Opera launched an AI proxy called "Browser Assistant" to redefine the functions of the browser. Users can easily allow browser assistants to complete various tasks through natural language instructions. All operations are performed in the browser to protect user privacy and improve efficiency.