Opera has announced a new browser named Opera Neon AI browser, which is designed to handle digital tasks for its users using advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Scheduled to launch soon, Neon will be available initially through a waitlist, and users will need a subscription to access its features, though pricing has not yet been made public.
A standout feature of the browser is its sidebar, which introduces three distinct buttons: Chat, Do, and Make. Chat provides an interface that lets users interact with a chatbot, which can answer questions, help with online searches, and offer guidance related to the content on the current page.
Do is driven by Browser Operator, Opera’s AI agent revealed earlier this year, which is meant to help complete tasks such as booking trips or entering data into website forms. Meanwhile, Make gives users the ability to generate content like simple games, website pages, reports, or code using only text commands.
Cloud Processing and Automation
Neon’s AI tools run through a virtual machine hosted in the cloud, allowing it to continue working independently even if the user goes offline. This approach means that multiple automated workflows can run in parallel without requiring the user’s ongoing involvement.
Other companies are also racing to add artificial intelligence to web browsers, with some developing similar solutions for task automation and information retrieval. Major players are already previewing features that let browsers tackle chores for users or deliver search results curated by AI agents.
Opera is positioning Neon as a new way to interact with the web, but the effectiveness of these AI powered browser features will face scrutiny as users test the new browser. In the competitive world of AI browsers, success will depend on whether these automated features deliver consistent and reliable results.
