Opera has launched “Browser Operator,” a new integrated AI agent developed to perform tasks directly within the Opera browser. This innovative tool aims to help users by automating repetitive activities, such as making online purchases, filling out forms, and gathering information from the web. Unlike traditional AI solutions that require sending data to external servers, the Browser Operator processes tasks locally, ensuring enhanced privacy and security for users.
A demonstration video showcases how Browser Operator streamlines everyday tasks like buying socks. Instead of manually navigating through product pages and entering payment details, users can allow Browser Operator to handle the entire process. This feature enables users to focus on more meaningful activities, such as spending quality time with family and friends.
Powered by Opera’s AI Composer Engine, Browser Operator utilizes natural language processing to interpret user instructions and execute tasks seamlessly within the browser. All operations occur on the user’s device, leveraging the browser’s infrastructure for efficiency. If the AI encounters a sensitive action, such as entering payment details, it pauses to prompt user input, allowing for intervention at any moment.
One differentiating aspect of Browser Operator is its commitment to user privacy and transparency. Users can review each step the AI takes, ensuring clarity in task execution. In case of errors, such as an incorrect order, users can instruct the AI to make corrections.
What sets Browser Operator apart from other AI tools is its local, privacy-centric design. Instead of relying on visual cues or recordings, it employs the Document Object Model (DOM) Tree and browser layout data to engage with web pages. This approach brings several advantages, including faster task completion, improved data security, and the ability to access hidden web page elements.
Through Browser Operator, Opera is transforming browsers into proactive assistants that enhance productivity, proving they are more than just access points for the internet.
