A YC-backed startup has released BrowserOS, an open-source web browser that integrates AI agents to automate tasks. In a post on Hacker News, the two-person development team stated its goal is to provide a privacy-first alternative as AI agents gain access to sensitive user data. The browser runs these agents locally on a person’s computer, …
The artificial intelligence company Perplexity has launched a new web browser named Comet. According to the company’s official announcement, the product aims to fundamentally change how people use the internet by deeply integrating an AI assistant into the browsing experience. The launch and a hands-on review of the new browser were covered by Maxwell Zeff …
OpenAI is reportedly close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that would compete directly with Google Chrome. According to a Reuters article by Kenrick Cai, which cites three people familiar with the matter, the browser is scheduled to launch in the coming weeks. The product aims to fundamentally change how people interact with the web …
M.G. Siegler from Spyglass writes about his experience switching from Arc browser to the new AI browser Dia, citing its seamless AI integration as a key advantage. The Browser Company, which previously created the Arc browser for power users, has shifted focus to Dia to reach mainstream audiences. Dia resembles Chrome in appearance but features …
The Browser Company has released Dia, a new web browser that places artificial intelligence at its core. The beta version launched Wednesday for existing users of the company’s previous browser, Arc, while others must join a waitlist. Dia features a ChatGPT-like chatbot accessible through a sidebar and the URL bar. The AI assistant can analyze …
Amazon has introduced Nova Act, a new AI agent that can control a web browser to perform simple actions. According to Maxwell Zeff of TechCrunch, the technology will also power features in Amazon’s upcoming Alexa+ upgrade. Developers can access the Nova Act SDK to build agent prototypes that automate tasks like ordering food or making …
OpenAI has introduced Operator, an AI-powered agent capable of performing web-based tasks autonomously through its own browser interface. The tool, currently available as a research preview to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States, represents the company’s first venture into AI agents that can interact directly with computer interfaces. The system is powered by a …
OpenAI is set to release Operator, a new AI tool that can perform tasks in users’ web browsers. According to a report by Thomas Maxwell on Gizmodo, the launch is expected this week. The system will be able to navigate websites and complete actions like searching for flights or composing emails, though users must approve …
Technology journalist Om Malik argues that traditional web browsers may need fundamental changes to remain relevant in an era of artificial intelligence and augmented reality. In an article published on Crazy Stupid Tech, Malik explains how his experience with Apple’s Vision Pro headset revealed the limitations of conventional browsers in immersive environments. The article details …
OpenAI is preparing to launch a new AI agent called “Operator” that can perform automated tasks like coding and travel booking on behalf of users, according to reporting by Shirin Ghaffary and Rachel Metz for Bloomberg. The company plans to release the tool in January 2024 as both a research preview and through their developer …