Opera's New AI Browser Can Code, Develop Games, Book Tickets And Shop Online On Its Own

Opera announced its new artificial intelligence-powered browser 'Opera Neon' through a blog post on the company's website on Wednesday.

It has been touted as a "fully agentic" browser, which means that it can execute action without the need of constant input from the user. The browser can thus carry out complex functions such as coding and creating websites, games and animations on its own from a single command.

The browser's AI also has a tendency to self-correct and "learn from hurdles", the company said, devising innovative solutions to any roadblocks in the function it is being asked to execute.

It can undertake these complex actions by operating on a cloud computer which it stays connected to much after the user logs off, undertaking processes even when it's not being actively used.

Opera Neon can also browse the web with the user and for the user, and has a built-in 'browser operator' that was announced on March 3 by the company. This feature facilitates users to outsource mundane and routine tasks such as booking tickets or shopping online to the browser operator which can undertake the task for the user. It can also plan and book holidays for users.

These functions are executed within the browser itself with none of the information being shared outwards, to protect privacy and maintain security, according to the company.

"Unlike other AI agents that depend on screen recordings or cloud-based virtual machines with your credentials, Opera Neon browses with you or for you locally – right inside your PC," the firm's blogpost said.

The browser comprehends web pages via Document Object Model tree and layout data, instead of analysing pixels or using a virtual pointer.

This provides speed and efficiency to it so it can interpret an entire web page at once without needing to scroll through it.

The browser also features an AI chatbot like other prominent AI products, which can undertake most standard functions, such as summarising and contextualising information, generating images and browsing the web.

Opera has not yet announced a release date for its browser but those who are interested can sign up for a waiting list from the company.