Opera announced that it will release one of its earliest proxy browsers. The browser, called Neon, will have two purposes: to use AI to automatically perform tasks for users and to be used as an AI playground for future development.
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The purpose of proxy browsers is to use AI proxy to understand user intent, automate complex tasks, and act on behalf of users. A proxy browser moves from passive tools to active digital assistant.
Not the first neon light
This is not the first time Opera has released a browser called Neon. About a decade ago, the company released a concept browser designed to serve as an experimental platform for testing new ideas and user interface innovations.
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This time it’s all about AI, and Opera Neon will be able to help you get the job done with you or you.
Opera’s announcement follows Google’s I/O, and they announced Chrome’s shopping model, which uses AI to connect users’ searches with users. Opera neon lights will be much more than that.
Henrik Lexow, Senior Director of AI Products at Opera, said during the Opera Neon Press briefing:
“We are fundamentally changing the way AI uses the Internet and performs various tasks in the browser. Opera Neon brings it to the fingertips of users. We see it as a collaboration platform to shape the next chapter you browse with our community.”
New AI Agent
Like current Opera iterations, NEON will include a standard AI tool that allows users to chat, search the network, get answers and access most of the features found in traditional AI tools. In addition to that, there will be a new AI agent (formerly the “browser operator”), which allows users to automate regular web tasks such as filling out forms, making hotel reservations and shopping.
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Another very interesting aspect of Opera Neon is the AI proxy that works in the virtual machine – hosted in the cloud. These agents can continue to work for users even after they are offline. For example, you can ask the browser to create a game. Opera Neon researches, designs and builds it even after you walk away. With this powerful tool, users can even ask AI agents to make multiple requests at the same time, so Opera Neon is a real proxy multitasking tool in web browser forms.
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release date
A release date has not been announced yet, but you can sign up for the waitlist as soon as Opera Neon becomes available.
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